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• Tariff Clouds Gather, but Inrush Keeps Building

Added at 2025-05-19 13:11:21

in Radio World, Language: EN



Fluctuating costs for imports like PCBs affect long-term planning
The post Tariff Clouds Gather, but Inrush Keeps Building appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Mitre (May 17, 2025)

Added at 2025-05-19 08:00:09

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Mitre broadcast. Carlos notes: Floods in Buenos Aires, Rádio Mitre, 790 kHz AM: Part of Radio Mitre (Argentina) news bulletin (in Spanish) on the torrential rains that caused flooding in Buenos Aires, with a moving […]



• Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Seven) – Radio Maya de Barillas

Added at 2025-05-18 08:00:52

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Seven) – Radio Maya de Barillas by Don Moore More of Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his book and enjoyed it, do Don a favor and leave a review on Amazon. Given the subject […]



• ARRL Coverage of 2025 Dayton Hamvention - Saturday, May 17

Added at 2025-05-17 21:30:00

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



By: Rich Moseson, W2VUWhat do the Dayton Hamvention® flea market and Xenia, Ohio, weather have in common? They each offer a little bit of everything! Friday’s hot and humid afternoon was followed by thunderstorms at night and cool, windy, weather on Saturday. The Hamvention itself, though, provided consistently positive experiences for just about everyone. ARRL activities were highlighted by th...



• The “Second Wave” of IP Audio Infrastructure Is Here

Added at 2025-05-17 16:00:24

in Radio World, Language: EN



Microservices and container-based processing play a central role
The post The “Second Wave” of IP Audio Infrastructure Is Here appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (May 12, 2025)

Added at 2025-05-17 09:58:29

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of news bulletin (in Spanish) of Radio Carve (Uruguay) about the funeral of former President Pepe Mujica, which was attended by his friend, Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva. Listened […]



• IRCA Reprints Index Adds More DXing Resources

Added at 2025-05-17 09:00:31

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Nick Hall-Patch, who writes: The International Radio Club’s Reprints list continues to expand, now approaching 1200 separate articles. The club has recently published an update to the Reprint index, at https://dxer.ca/images/stories/2025-DA/irca-reprint-index.pdf and at https://www.ircaonline.org/editor_upload/File/reprints/irca-reprint-index.pdf, so that everyone can get access to the latest addition to this resource. The Reprints […]



• Conservative Groups Push Carr to Lift Ownership Caps

Added at 2025-05-16 17:57:56

in Radio World, Language: EN



Broadcasters could “better achieve the scale and efficiencies necessary to compete”
The post Conservative Groups Push Carr to Lift Ownership Caps appeared first on Radio World.



• Church in Massachusetts Wins LPFM CP

Added at 2025-05-16 17:43:03

in Radio World, Language: EN



Taunton's House of Worship overcomes challenge from Foxboro Cable Access for 96.5 FM permit
The post Church in Massachusetts Wins LPFM CP appeared first on Radio World.



• The ARRL Solar Report

Added at 2025-05-16 10:37:00

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



After weeks of calm, solar activity is suddenly high again, with twostrong solar flares erupting from opposite sides of the Sun. ACoronal Mass Ejection (CME) was associated with a strong solar flareon May 12, but modeling shows the ejection passing behind Earth. Thegeomagnetic field has been at unsettled to active conditions.A CME associated with a filament eruption in the northern hemisphereis...



• Can you identify this radio from the movie “Laura”?

Added at 2025-05-16 09:00:03

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Perry Lusk, who writes: Here’s my contribution to radios found in movies: In the 1944 movie “Laura” what appears to be a Zenith pops up while Waldo Lydecker, a narcissistic newspaper editor, enjoys his bath while working the typewriter. What model are we seeing? Readers: if you can positively […]



• ARRL Coverage of 2025 Dayton Hamvention - Thursday, May 15

Added at 2025-05-15 20:54:00

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



It was a flurry of activity around the exhibit space for ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® and beyond. Trucks being unloaded, tables being arranged, boxes being opened and even tablecloths being ironed were among the sights and sounds Thursday at Ohio’s Greene County Fairgrounds as hundreds of ham radio manufacturers, retailers, clubs, and organizations prepared for Friday’s open...



• Gomez Warns of Trump Efforts “to Censor and Control”

Added at 2025-05-15 19:06:59

in Radio World, Language: EN



“We are witnessing a dangerous precedent”
The post Gomez Warns of Trump Efforts “to Censor and Control” appeared first on Radio World.



• Registration Opens for 2025 IBC Show

Added at 2025-05-15 16:30:24

in Radio World, Language: EN



Broadcasters, streamers and new tech converge September in Amsterdam
The post Registration Opens for 2025 IBC Show appeared first on Radio World.



• You Can Help: BBC Seeks Archived Recordings of Antarctic Midwinter Broadcasts

Added at 2025-05-15 10:40:23

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Hollingham, Executive Producer of the BBC World Service Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast, who reached out with a special request to the SWLing community: “It turns out that it’s now 70 years since the BBC partnered with the forerunner of the British Antarctic Survey to commence broadcasts, and we’re planning […]



• Texas Radio Shortwave: Test Broadcasts for Europe on May 18 and 21, 2025

Added at 2025-05-15 09:51:49

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who writes: Texas Radio Shortwave Tests for Europe on May 18 and 21 On Sunday, May 18, and Wednesday, May 21, we’ll test to Europe over Shortwave Radio (shortwaveradio.de). We want reports comparing the reception of the two frequencies each day and between Sunday and Wednesday, since […]



• Florida Radio Pirate Agrees to $11K FCC Fine

Added at 2025-05-14 21:31:03

in Radio World, Language: EN



Consent decree ends investigation into "Radio Ideal's" unauthorized broadcasts, which date back to 2017
The post Florida Radio Pirate Agrees to $11K FCC Fine appeared first on Radio World.



• SBE Proposes Easing FCC’s FM Interference Rules

Added at 2025-05-14 20:16:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



Expanded band access and reduced efficiency burden sought for AM
The post SBE Proposes Easing FCC’s FM Interference Rules appeared first on Radio World.



• Alford Antenna Auction Raises Over $7,000

Added at 2025-05-14 18:19:52

in Radio World, Language: EN



Proceeds from the 16 original elements will go to SBE's Ennes scholarship fund
The post Alford Antenna Auction Raises Over $7,000 appeared first on Radio World.



• Carr Says Contract Review Is Saving Big Bucks

Added at 2025-05-14 18:04:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



Chairman says more than half a billion future dollars have been saved so far
The post Carr Says Contract Review Is Saving Big Bucks appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: Don’t Ditch the FCC’s Public File Requirement

Added at 2025-05-14 17:48:54

in Radio World, Language: EN



It serves an important purpose, writes Dennis Jackson
The post Letter: Don’t Ditch the FCC’s Public File Requirement appeared first on Radio World.



• Nielsen Updates U.S. Audio Listening Trends

Added at 2025-05-14 17:46:52

in Radio World, Language: EN



Audio consumption by adults averages 3 hours 45 minutes daily
The post Nielsen Updates U.S. Audio Listening Trends appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Renews Defense of the 902-928 MHz Amateur Radio Band

Added at 2025-05-14 11:46:00

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



ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® in a recent filing encouraged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to listen to industry stakeholders about the detrimental impacts that changes to the 902-928 MHz band would have for current users.The FCC is considering a petition by NextNav, Inc., a licensee in the 900-MHz Location and Monitoring Service (LMS), to reconfigure the 902-928...



• We know our groceries daddy-oh

Added at 2025-05-14 04:00:47

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Greetings to all SWLing Post community from the Imaginary Stations crew. This week we are dropping out from the normal world man and bringing you a show called From Beatles to Beatniks. Don’t be a shortwave square, get yourself a radio or an SDR that picks up some of the shortwave spectrum. Spin that dial […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (May 12, 2025)

Added at 2025-05-14 03:54:20

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Paraguay’s Radio ZP-30 news bulletin (in Spanish) about Brazilian President Lula at CELAC (Community of Latin American and Caribbean States) Summit in China. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a […]



• How Wheatstone Is Coping With Tariff Uncertainties

Added at 2025-05-13 22:11:36

in Radio World, Language: EN



The North Carolina-based broadcast equipment manufacturer produces most everything in-house
The post How Wheatstone Is Coping With Tariff Uncertainties appeared first on Radio World.



• RFE/RL Receives April Funding

Added at 2025-05-13 21:45:11

in Radio World, Language: EN



The news outlet continues its lawsuit against the USAGM to secure funds the rest of the fiscal year
The post RFE/RL Receives April Funding appeared first on Radio World.



• Study: 85% of Americans Commute to the Office

Added at 2025-05-13 21:35:52

in Radio World, Language: EN



Out-of-home media audiences have roared back, says Cumulus/WW1's Pierre Bouvard
The post Study: 85% of Americans Commute to the Office appeared first on Radio World.



• Sage Alerting Systems Looks to the Future of EAS

Added at 2025-05-13 20:12:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



It supports existing hardware but says now is the time for software-based alerts
The post Sage Alerting Systems Looks to the Future of EAS appeared first on Radio World.



• iHeart Digital Revenue Surged in Q1

Added at 2025-05-13 18:40:45

in Radio World, Language: EN



But traditional broadcast revenue continues to shrink
The post iHeart Digital Revenue Surged in Q1 appeared first on Radio World.



• The U.S. FM Landscape by the Numbers

Added at 2025-05-13 18:37:10

in Radio World, Language: EN



From directional antennas to the most common slogan, a data-driven dive
The post The U.S. FM Landscape by the Numbers appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: Fix the AM Stations That Exist Instead of Adding More

Added at 2025-05-13 18:25:29

in Radio World, Language: EN



An Alaska PD responds to a proposition for new stations to be built
The post Letter: Fix the AM Stations That Exist Instead of Adding More appeared first on Radio World.



• Taking a Short Break for Hamvention Week!

Added at 2025-05-13 09:41:08

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Just a quick note to let you know I’m hitting the road today for Four Days in May and Hamvention 2025, and will be away for about a week. During this time, I’ll have very limited ability to reply to emails and publish new posts—Hamvention tends to keep me on my toes from early morning […]



• Meteor Burst Communications

Added at 2025-05-13 09:34:49

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, for sharing the following article from Hackaday: Radio Apocalypse: Meteor Burst Communications This piece explores Meteor Burst Communications (MBC)—a method of bouncing radio signals off ionized meteor trails to enable long-distance communication without relying on satellites or infrastructure. Used historically in military systems, MBC remains a compelling […]



• Dan Tunes into Tibet: “Hello Xizang” in English

Added at 2025-05-13 09:00:01

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who writes: Many years ago, I used to enjoy listening to distant stations that broadcast a regular English language program to Eastern North America (where I live). They would generally have a newscast and commentary, which was often followed by a daily feature that would help a […]



• Paul Shulins on “the Honor of a Lifetime”

Added at 2025-05-12 19:26:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



“The broadcasting industry lends itself well to the entrepreneurial spirit”
The post Paul Shulins on “the Honor of a Lifetime” appeared first on Radio World.



• Working With Caps in a Phase Converter

Added at 2025-05-12 19:04:17

in Radio World, Language: EN



At first glance, this looked like a tedious project
The post Working With Caps in a Phase Converter appeared first on Radio World.



• A Peek Ahead to NAB ’26

Added at 2025-05-12 18:44:15

in Radio World, Language: EN



An important change is in the works for broadcast attendees
The post A Peek Ahead to NAB ’26 appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Seeks Entry-Level HF Privileges in FCC Proposal

Added at 2025-05-12 13:50:08

in Radio World, Language: EN



The amateur radio association said its filing reflects the need to update current rules for digital modes
The post ARRL Seeks Entry-Level HF Privileges in FCC Proposal appeared first on Radio World.



• Bob’s Radio Corner: Do You Need a Break from Radio?

Added at 2025-05-11 12:08:08

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Do You Need a Break from Radio? by Bob Colegrove A couple months ago I became one of the last 10 people east of the Mississippi River to acquire a smart phone.  It was a great improvement for someone who had been trying to navigate through modern life for several years using a flip phone.  […]



• Put Radio Back to Being Front and Center in the Car

Added at 2025-05-11 09:00:36

in Radio World, Language: EN



Roger Lanctot digs into the findings of Quu’s latest dashboard report
The post Put Radio Back to Being Front and Center in the Car appeared first on Radio World.



• A bit more about batteries for emergency radios . . .

Added at 2025-05-10 11:15:48

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM A friend, Bob, is a professional in the two-way radio business with deep experience and expertise. I mentioned to him this post and told him about my strong preference for radios that would run on off-the-shelf alkaline batteries. He had a few things to say about batteries for emergency radios that […]



• Texas Radio Shortwave: Schedule for June to August 2025

Added at 2025-05-10 10:14:07

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click here for a printable PDF):



• Introducing the North American Spectrum Alliance

Added at 2025-05-09 21:14:03

in Radio World, Language: EN



NASPA was formed to protect broadcast spectrum from the "insatiable needs of the mobile telephony industry"
The post Introducing the North American Spectrum Alliance appeared first on Radio World.



• GOP Senators Voice Support for Ownership Deregulation

Added at 2025-05-09 20:04:02

in Radio World, Language: EN



22 of the Senate's 53 Republicans signed a letter to Carr
The post GOP Senators Voice Support for Ownership Deregulation appeared first on Radio World.



• EAS Filing Overhaul Urged by Digital Alert Systems

Added at 2025-05-09 19:34:04

in Radio World, Language: EN



Company advocates for simpler EAS reporting and withdrawal of multilingual requirements
The post EAS Filing Overhaul Urged by Digital Alert Systems appeared first on Radio World.



• How the FCC Can Define the Future of Free Speech

Added at 2025-05-09 18:39:48

in Radio World, Language: EN



NRB’s leader says faith-based media isn’t asking for special treatment — just fair access
The post How the FCC Can Define the Future of Free Speech appeared first on Radio World.



• Letters: More Thoughts on Public Radio’s Political Bias (or Lack Thereof)

Added at 2025-05-09 18:03:14

in Radio World, Language: EN



Readers weigh in on public broadcasting's political leanings
The post Letters: More Thoughts on Public Radio’s Political Bias (or Lack Thereof) appeared first on Radio World.



• The ARRL Solar Report

Added at 2025-05-09 14:22:00

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



The Solar Geophysical Activity Report and Forecast from theUSAF/NOAA indicates that solar activity has been at low levels forthe past 24 hours.There are currently four numbered sunspot regions on the solar disk.Solar activity is expected to be low with a chance for M-classflares on May 10 and 11.A simultaneous filament eruption produced a narrow Coronal MassEjection (CME) signature that was fir...



• Many Broadcasters Like NAB’s Software EAS Proposal

Added at 2025-05-09 14:10:05

in Radio World, Language: EN



Converting to a software-based model “allows for more flexibility”
The post Many Broadcasters Like NAB’s Software EAS Proposal appeared first on Radio World.



• Johns Hopkins University to Hold ARRL Teachers Institute

Added at 2025-05-09 12:25:00

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



A session of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology (TI) is being hosted this summer by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Lab in Laurel, Maryland. This marks the first time a major research university has hosted the ARRL program.The TI program is expanding significantly in 2025. Already, an institute was held on Staten Island, New York, to mark the first regional session....



• iHeartMedia Faces Lawsuit Following Data Breach

Added at 2025-05-08 20:28:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



The filing cites four-month delay between the cyberattack and when iHeart notified listeners
The post iHeartMedia Faces Lawsuit Following Data Breach appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: Below-Ground Antenna Powered LAX TIS

Added at 2025-05-08 18:44:41

in Radio World, Language: EN



Ben Dawson describes AM signal in airport tunnel that prompted an FCC software change
The post Letter: Below-Ground Antenna Powered LAX TIS appeared first on Radio World.



• Katie Thornton’s New Series Investigates the Influence of Shortwave Radio

Added at 2025-05-08 13:41:08

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Award-winning journalist Katie Thornton has launched a new season of the Peabody-winning podcast, The Divided Dial, produced by On the Media and WNYC Studios. In this season, Katie focuses on shortwave radio—a medium that is near and dear to our hearts. In Episode 1, “Fishing In The Night”, Thornton explores the international ambitions and shadowy […]



• Latest Court Action Blocks RFE/RL April Funding

Added at 2025-05-08 12:58:46

in Radio World, Language: EN



Capus said staff and programming will be cut further
The post Latest Court Action Blocks RFE/RL April Funding appeared first on Radio World.



• A New Solar Cycle Wrinkle

Added at 2025-05-08 11:05:24

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



An interesting article caught my attention on spaceweather.com concerning new research on what is called the Gleissberg Cycle. Interested? Read on! THE COUNTER-INTUITIVE QUIET CONTINUES: Big sunspots usually produce big solar flares. Giant sunspot 4079 is an exception to the rule. All week long, it has been strangely quiet, producing only a handful of puny […]



• Common Frequency Is a Fierce Radio Activist

Added at 2025-05-08 10:00:43

in Radio World, Language: EN



Group is helping a new batch of LPFM stations onboard
The post Common Frequency Is a Fierce Radio Activist appeared first on Radio World.



• WRCK(AM) License Renewed After FCC Public File Violations

Added at 2025-05-07 22:25:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



New York AM station enters consent decree, agrees to implement compliance plan
The post WRCK(AM) License Renewed After FCC Public File Violations appeared first on Radio World.



• Emergency radio? You bet!

Added at 2025-05-07 21:12:41

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Recently, this blog featured great coverage of the use of battery-powered radios during the recent blackout in Europe. It was a serious business: electric power, cell phone networks, internet, all gone in a moment, followed by an instant information vacuum. Battery-powered portable radios and local broadcasters with backup power came to […]



• VOA and OAN Partnership Draws National Attention

Added at 2025-05-07 20:43:39

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



The U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) has announced a new partnership wherein Voice of America (VOA) will incorporate content from One America News Network (OAN), a media outlet known for its conservative perspective. This decision, introduced by USAGM senior adviser Kari Lake, aims to provide VOA with additional news resources at no cost. The […]



• Live365 Now Offers Streaming and Licensing in Mexico

Added at 2025-05-07 20:27:59

in Radio World, Language: EN



The provider has secured partnerships with the country's performance rights organizations
The post Live365 Now Offers Streaming and Licensing in Mexico appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: In-Car Displays Should Come With More Practical Features

Added at 2025-05-07 19:18:35

in Radio World, Language: EN



What if cars used their screens to display "check engine" statuses or info on necessary repairs?
The post Letter: In-Car Displays Should Come With More Practical Features appeared first on Radio World.



• InrushVoice Assists CMG in Wake of Helene

Added at 2025-05-07 19:17:54

in Radio World, Language: EN



Service helped broadcaster maintain regional business continuity
The post InrushVoice Assists CMG in Wake of Helene appeared first on Radio World.



• 2025 Checkered Flag Award: W9IMS Grand Prix Special Event Now Underway

Added at 2025-05-07 17:47:05

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Make the Month of May Even Merrier: Earn Your First Credit Toward the 2025 Checkered Flag Award By Brian D. Smith, W9IND Never mind the old saying about April showers bringing May flowers. In Indianapolis, the month of May ushers in auto racing season, with two major events scheduled at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It’s […]



• Zyclone Promises Flat Broadband Performance

Added at 2025-05-07 14:10:17

in Radio World, Language: EN



Eric Hoppe talks about the new antenna from Progressive Concepts
The post Zyclone Promises Flat Broadband Performance appeared first on Radio World.



• More international shortwave radio sounds

Added at 2025-05-07 09:00:30

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Greetings to all SWLing Post readers from all the Imaginary Stations crew. This week we bring you more programmes featuring the international onshore/offshore pirate radio sounds of Skybird Radio International. Get your shortwave radio ready for an audio journey on Saturday 10th May 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again for Sunday 11th […]



• Read the May 7, 2025 Issue of Radio World

Added at 2025-05-07 08:20:48

in Radio World, Language: EN



Common Frequency, mica capacitors, faith-based media and more
The post Read the May 7, 2025 Issue of Radio World appeared first on Radio World.



• SBE Backs NAB’s Software-based EAS Proposal

Added at 2025-05-06 21:10:49

in Radio World, Language: EN



Nautel also files comments in support
The post SBE Backs NAB’s Software-based EAS Proposal appeared first on Radio World.



• Zeno Media Launches Audioclips.ai to Cover Papal Transition

Added at 2025-05-06 17:51:06

in Radio World, Language: EN



The AI-voice transcriber offers audio updates on Vatican proceedings
The post Zeno Media Launches Audioclips.ai to Cover Papal Transition appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (May 5, 2025)

Added at 2025-05-06 10:43:07

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: Radio ZP-30: (Russia) Drone attack repelled; 80th anniversary of Nazi Germany defeat: Part of Paraguay’s Radio ZP-30 news bulletin (in German) about a Ukrainian drone attack repelled by Russian army, and the […]



• Radio: Your Lifeline When the Grid Goes Down

Added at 2025-05-06 09:56:47

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, for sharing this article from Metro.co.uk: “Radio is still the ultimate survival tool during blackouts and emergencies.” The piece underscores radio’s enduring role as a reliable source of information when modern digital networks fail. In an age of increasing reliance on internet and mobile phone services, it’s […]



• Connoisseur to Acquire Alpha Media

Added at 2025-05-05 19:52:21

in Radio World, Language: EN



Deal brings Alpha's 207 stations and digital assets into Connoisseur’s fold, awaits FCC approval
The post Connoisseur to Acquire Alpha Media appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Application Fees Will Increase on May 23

Added at 2025-05-05 18:41:13

in Radio World, Language: EN



They are tied to inflation and are adjusted every two years
The post FCC Application Fees Will Increase on May 23 appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees

Added at 2025-05-05 18:32:56

in Radio World, Language: EN



Voting for inductees begins May 27
The post Radio Hall of Fame Announces 2025 Nominees appeared first on Radio World.



• How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the VLAN

Added at 2025-05-05 17:35:20

in Radio World, Language: EN



Cris Alexander used virtualization to separate traffic within Crawford's Chicago-area link
The post How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the VLAN appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio and Resistance: The Legacy of Radio Plzen

Added at 2025-05-05 16:05:31

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia for sharing this excellent article from Radio Prague International, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of Radio Plzen’s powerful broadcast urging resistance during World War II: https://english.radio.cz/radio-plzen-voice-changed-history-80-years-ago-8849932



• Mark spots two vintage radios in the background of a K-drama

Added at 2025-05-05 09:53:37

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mark Hirst, who writes: Thomas, K-dramas with Korean subtitles can be a useful form of language immersion, so I recently came across this comedy sitcom on YouTube. In this clip, we see Winter, Karina, and Giselle of the K-pop girl group Aespa. Behind them are what appears to be […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (May 2, 2025)

Added at 2025-05-05 01:00:48

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: International news of Radio ZP-30, from Paraguay, 610 kHz AM Part of Paraguay’s Radio ZP-30 news bulletin (in German). Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Xhdata d-808 receiver. Click here to […]



• Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Six) – Huehuetenango

Added at 2025-05-04 10:51:03

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: Guatemala (Part Six) – Huehuetenango by Don Moore More of Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his […]



• R.E.M. Releases Remix to Benefit Radio Free Europe

Added at 2025-05-04 09:10:17

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who shares the following video from CBS Mornings: R.E.M. has given its first single “Radio Free Europe” a new remix. The song was named after the service that provides crucial, uncensored information in places with limited press freedom. Now, Radio Free Europe is one of the federally-funded […]



• Digital Alert Systems Warns of Risks in Software-Only EAS Proposal

Added at 2025-05-02 21:58:45

in Radio World, Language: EN



Concerns center on certification gaps, cybersecurity and burdens on small broadcasters
The post Digital Alert Systems Warns of Risks in Software-Only EAS Proposal appeared first on Radio World.



• Audacy Names New CIO as CTO Sarah Foss Departs

Added at 2025-05-02 21:18:13

in Radio World, Language: EN



Steve Rollins will head IT and technical operations
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• Read What NPR’s CEO Said in Reaction to Trump’s Order

Added at 2025-05-02 20:30:08

in Radio World, Language: EN



"We will challenge this executive order using all means available"
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• Trump Actions “Could Collapse Our Nation’s Public Media System”

Added at 2025-05-02 16:16:56

in Radio World, Language: EN



The head of Nashville Public Radio shows how seriously pubcasters are taking the threat
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• Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame Inductees Named

Added at 2025-05-02 14:48:00

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



The Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame, created by longtime amateur radio publisher Richard Ross, K2MGA (SK), will continue to honor amateur radio operators on a new section of the Hamgallery.com website.CQ magazine ceased publication in October 2023. Ross died on April 27, 2024, and the change was made with the permission of his widow, Cathy. The Heritage CQ Amateur Radio Hall of Fame hono...



• Try This With Your AI

Added at 2025-05-02 14:43:52

in Radio World, Language: EN



Al Peterson has some thoughts on creative deployments for radio
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• The ARRL Solar Report

Added at 2025-05-02 12:41:00

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



On May 2, Spaceweather.com reported: "Astronomers are monitoring avery large sunspot now turning toward Earth. Sunspot AR4079stretches more than 140,000 km from end to end and has two darkcores each large enough to swallow Earth. Moreover, it is surroundedby a ring of Ellerman Bombs."Ellerman bombs are a sign of magnetic complexity in a sunspot.Opposite polarities bump together, reconnect, and-...



• Trump Orders CPB to Stop Funding NPR and PBS

Added at 2025-05-02 12:32:59

in Radio World, Language: EN



CPB signals defiance, says it is not subject to an executive order
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• Letter: Is the Truth Too Much to Ask?

Added at 2025-05-01 21:38:43

in Radio World, Language: EN



"The electorate cannot make informed decisions based on opinion"
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• CPB Awards Grant for Appalachian, Mid-South Journalism

Added at 2025-05-01 20:41:01

in Radio World, Language: EN



The grant of $650,000 is for group of radio and TV stations led by Louisville Public Media
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• Will Forcing Radio Out of the Car Dash Save Consumers Money?

Added at 2025-05-01 17:17:53

in Radio World, Language: EN



Makers of the new $20,000 electric Slate Truck seem to think so
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• Wireless Microphone Alliance Pushes Forward With FCC Filings

Added at 2025-05-01 15:23:48

in Radio World, Language: EN



Group of more than 60 members led by Shure met with officials to advocate for RF spectrum
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• 630-Meter Band Worked All States Awards Issued

Added at 2025-05-01 14:04:00

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



by Sierra Harrop, W5DXEric Tichansky, NO3M, of Saegertown, Pennsylvania, has been issued the first Worked All States award from ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® for the 630-meter band. He picked up the award at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, on April 21, 2025. That was the culmination of years of study, work, and experimentation.Tichansky had a draw to 160 meters e...



• Cumulus Posts Q1 Loss, Moves Stock to OTC

Added at 2025-05-01 13:00:47

in Radio World, Language: EN



Berner cites tariffs and other economic headwinds
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• Video: Ham Radio in Movies

Added at 2025-05-01 00:18:30

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul, who writes: Hi Thomas I thought readers may be interested in this YouTube video about Ham Radio in the Movies. It details quite a number of radios that were featured in different movies. Click here to view on YouTube. Cheers, Paul Christchurch, New Zealand



• NAB Pushes Back on Certain Deregulation Proposals

Added at 2025-04-30 22:19:18

in Radio World, Language: EN



Advocacy group says some of the FCC's broadcast rules should be preserved
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• Judge Orders USAGM to Release April Funds to RFE/RL

Added at 2025-04-30 19:01:00

in Radio World, Language: EN



Court rules refusal to disburse $12 million was “arbitrary and capricious”
The post Judge Orders USAGM to Release April Funds to RFE/RL appeared first on Radio World.



• Consoles Must Integrate Well to Maximize ROI

Added at 2025-04-30 18:22:15

in Radio World, Language: EN



Howarth says their purpose remains essentially unchanged, but expectations have soared
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• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Nacional de España (April 29, 2025)

Added at 2025-04-30 09:56:14

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a special Radio Nacional de España broadcast. Note that the Spanish version of this post follows the English version: This illustrated radio listening report was particularly special to me. It’s a radio station’s acknowledge of the importance […]



• Destination Earth

Added at 2025-04-30 09:00:29

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Good day all SWLing Post readers from us here at Imaginary Stations. Here’s our transmission schedule for the forthcoming week. The first programme is a return of the onshore/offshore pirate radio sound of Skybird Radio International. It goes out on Saturday 3rd May 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then repeated on Sunday 4th […]



• Codan 2110(V) manpack radio

Added at 2025-04-29 21:34:02

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



The Codan 2110(V) Manpack Radio is a high-performance, lightweight, and rugged communication system designed for demanding environments. Built to meet the needs of military, humanitarian, and commercial users, the 2110(V) provides reliable and secure communication on the HF (High Frequency) band. The Codan 2110 Manpack Radio is a high-frequency (HF) radio system designed to provide … Continue reading "Codan 2110(V) manpack radio"



• Lautstärke auf den Afu-Relais

Added at 2025-04-29 21:21:48

in [DE] Amateurfunk – SinusPL's Blog, Language: DE



Unpopuläre, aber richtige Meinung: wenn auf dem Relais deine Modulation leiser als das Rauschen meiner geöffneten Rauschsperre auf einer freien Frequenz ist, dann bist du definitiv zu leise. Warum sind 90% der OMs so leise über Relais? Ja, mir ist es genau bekannt, schmal, Hub usw. Trotzdem kann man es so (beim senden) einstellen, dass … Continue reading "Lautstärke auf den Afu-Relais"



• Multicultural Groups Push for Broadcast Ownership Reform

Added at 2025-04-29 21:09:58

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"If local broadcasters hope to compete, we need your immediate help to level the regulatory playing field"
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• FCC Hopes to Refine Its Foreign Ownership Rules

Added at 2025-04-29 18:48:30

in Radio World, Language: EN



The agency says it supports “robust foreign investment in U.S. broadcasters”
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• Autonomous: Radio Has to Drive Its Own Future

Added at 2025-04-29 17:05:27

in Radio World, Language: EN



AVs will transform how passengers consume media
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• Letter: Public Radio Needs to Set Aside Its Political Bias

Added at 2025-04-29 16:26:14

in Radio World, Language: EN



"Public radio content providers are entirely liberal and in no way even try to mask it with any kind of actual journalism"
The post Letter: Public Radio Needs to Set Aside Its Political Bias appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio Learns to Flex Its AI Muscles

Added at 2025-04-29 15:57:54

in Radio World, Language: EN



NAB Show panel explores real-world uses in broadcast, from sales to voice
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• ARRL Announces Change in Atlantic Division Leadership

Added at 2025-04-29 15:43:00

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



Martin J. “Marty” Pittinger, KB3MXM, has resigned as Vice Director of the ARRL Atlantic Division, effective April 28, 2025.Pittinger had been Vice Director since January 2023, when he was appointed to the role. He was elected in November 2023 to a three-year term that began January 1, 2024. Pittinger previously served as Section Manager of the ARRL Maryland/DC Section. ARRL President Rick Roder...



• Letter: Critical NOTAMs Should Be Prioritized

Added at 2025-04-29 14:19:40

in Radio World, Language: EN



Alexander reflects on current system as a pilot
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• Pedro’s Report from Madrid During the Blackout

Added at 2025-04-29 10:12:40

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



In the comments section of this recent post about the massive blackout in Europe, SWLing Post contributor Pedro Moreno shared an insightful firsthand account from Madrid. He captured the value of radio during a communications outage so effectively that I wanted to give it more visibility by highlighting it in its own post: Listener Report […]



• Europe Blackout: Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Numerous Posts Praising Radio

Added at 2025-04-29 09:52:02

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio La Red broadcast. Carlos notes: Massive blackout in Spain, Radio La Red, Argentina, 910 kHz AM: Part of Radio La Red news bulletin (In Spanish) about the massive blackout in Spain. Listened (indoor) in Porto Alegre, Brazil, […]



• Blackout in Europe: Portable Radios Deliver News — REE Falls Silent During Outage

Added at 2025-04-28 23:14:22

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Today, parts of Spain, Portugal, and France experienced widespread power outages, knocking out electricity, internet, and mobile networks for hours. One BBC article captured a personal account of how radio became a vital lifeline. SWLing Post contributor Balázs Kovács shared this note from the BBC Live Update: Meanwhile, a friend of our family living in […]



• LABF Names 2025 Broadcasting Giants

Added at 2025-04-28 18:54:07

in Radio World, Language: EN



9 industry leaders will be recognized this November, including radio personality Rick Dees
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• Another Overpowered South Florida LPFM Cited by the FCC

Added at 2025-04-28 18:45:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



Fort Lauderdale’s WZOP(LP) joins WZPP(LP) in receiving violation notice
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• Tunnel Radio: How Signals Reach Drivers Underground

Added at 2025-04-28 18:36:48

in Radio World, Language: EN



With leaky cables, a look at how motorists stay tuned in during tunnel trips
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• Letter: HD Radio Has Its Place in the U.S., but Not in India

Added at 2025-04-28 17:58:46

in Radio World, Language: EN



"Advising countries that are abandoning analog AM and FM to go for DAB+ is disingenuous"
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• Engineer Eyes New Frontier With SDR-Powered LPFM in Colorado

Added at 2025-04-28 16:11:06

in Radio World, Language: EN



Using open-source tools, Vlad Fomitchev aims to spark engineering interest
The post Engineer Eyes New Frontier With SDR-Powered LPFM in Colorado appeared first on Radio World.



• Alan Jurison Joins Verizon in RF Design Role

Added at 2025-04-28 13:10:18

in Radio World, Language: EN



He’ll continue to work as an advisor to Quu and others in radio
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• Demolition of the Rimavská Sobota Transmitter Site in Slovakia

Added at 2025-04-28 12:03:23

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following information.  However, I want to acknowledge that we are late in posting this message that Paul originally shared on April 14, 2025. Hi Thomas, Following the demolition of the rotary antenna at Moosbrunn near Vienna, Slovakia has announced – in its French-language program […]



• The Avengers: Mark spots a room full of radio gear in Season 5

Added at 2025-04-28 09:00:23

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mark Hirst, who writes: Thomas, I picked up Season 5 of the cult TV show “The Avengers” at a street market last weekend. In the episode “Never, never say die”, Mrs Emma Peel follows a lead and meets a radio ham playing chess with other radio hams around the […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report (April 26 & 27, 2025)

Added at 2025-04-27 18:00:34

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report covering the funeral of Pope Francis from several international and local broadcasters. Carlos notes: Funeral of Pope Francis: BBC, Vatican Radio, NHK and Radio Mitre: Part of news bulletins from four radio stations (BBC, Vatican Radio, NHK and Radio Mitre) about […]



• Please, Can You Give Us a Sign?

Added at 2025-04-27 11:30:49

in Radio World, Language: EN



Oh never mind … we can make our own!
The post Please, Can You Give Us a Sign? appeared first on Radio World.



• Pure AM Radio Nostalgia: Vintage Aircheck Recordings from the 1970s by Dan Greenall

Added at 2025-04-27 08:50:03

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall for once again sharing a remarkable collection of vintage off-air AM radio recordings. In this post, he shares recordings made from his home and during his travels across North America and the Caribbean. Dan writes: Hi Thomas Judging by the interest on my Internet Archive page, vintage […]



• Funeral of Pope Francis: Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Vatican Radio (April 25, 2025)

Added at 2025-04-26 15:11:13

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 special Vatican Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Part of Vatican Radio’s news bulletin (in English) about Pope Francis’ funeral. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on XHDATA D-808 receiver. Click here to view on YouTube.



• Digigram Adds Two New PCIe Sound Cards for Analog Recording

Added at 2025-04-25 19:02:04

in Radio World, Language: EN



They support mic- and line-level capture, zero-latency mixing and up to 192 kHz sampling
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• It’s Time for Radio to Embrace Digital Advertising

Added at 2025-04-25 18:54:02

in Radio World, Language: EN



Medium’s digital revenue jumped 10% to reach $2.1 billion in ’24
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• In-Car Video Is Becoming a Priority for Consumers

Added at 2025-04-25 17:34:14

in Radio World, Language: EN



Xperi says automakers need to prioritize content, not just screens
The post In-Car Video Is Becoming a Priority for Consumers appeared first on Radio World.



• Baden.fm Deploys Myriad 6

Added at 2025-04-25 16:03:22

in Radio World, Language: EN



It highlights the ability to broadcast from anywhere
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• FEMA Lifts Its Hold on Warning System Grants

Added at 2025-04-25 14:46:09

in Radio World, Language: EN



CPB resumes issuing infrastructure grants to public radio and TV entities
The post FEMA Lifts Its Hold on Warning System Grants appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Teachers Institute Application Deadline April 30

Added at 2025-04-25 12:21:00

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



Applicants for the summer 2025 sessions of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology must apply by April 30 to be considered. The application process is straightforward. Interested educators can find the web form at www.arrl.org/ti. ARRL covers all the costs of the TI, including travel, but there is a $100 application fee if the teacher is accepted.The Teachers Institutes are a product...



• The ARRL Solar Report

Added at 2025-04-25 11:57:00

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



Solar activity has been at low levels with only minor C-classflaring through April 24, 2025, and is expected to be moderate witha chance of M-class flares (R1-R2, Minor-Moderate) through April 26.No Earth-directed Coronal Mass Ejections (CMEs) have been observed.A southwest CME was observed on April 23 and is considered to befar-side due to the lack of any on-disk plasma motion/flareactivity.  ...



• Amateur Radio Helps 2025 Boston Marathon

Added at 2025-04-25 11:40:00

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



Over 280 amateur radio operators volunteered during the 129th running of the Boston Marathon on April 21, 2025. Operators were working at virtually every location connected with the race, including the starting line, the entire course, the finish line, transportation, and various operations centers including the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), the State EOC Unified Command Cen...



• DXing . . . bats?!!

Added at 2025-04-24 22:35:47

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



by Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Just how hardcore are you as a DXer? I received the following from a ham radio friend: Greetings all! I received an interesting opportunity for anyone capable and interested in helping NYS DEC. This was aimed at Warren County, however I thought hams in the Northern District surrounding counties could also […]



• FAA Fast-Tracks NOTAM System Upgrade

Added at 2025-04-24 21:28:06

in Radio World, Language: EN



Agency plans to launch modernized alert system by September following high-profile outages and crashes
The post FAA Fast-Tracks NOTAM System Upgrade appeared first on Radio World.



• Audacy Names Jenny Nelson as CMO

Added at 2025-04-24 17:41:47

in Radio World, Language: EN



She succeeds Paul Suchman, who left in March
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• SBE Now Offers Web-Based CertPreview

Added at 2025-04-24 17:25:16

in Radio World, Language: EN



It allows sample tests to be used on most device formats
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• Has YOUR Station Gone Digital?

Added at 2025-04-24 16:08:41

in Radio World, Language: EN



Now is a great time to evaluate whether initiating digital broadcasts makes sense
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• Family Radio’s Middle Tennessee Signal Adds HD

Added at 2025-04-24 13:37:09

in Radio World, Language: EN



93.7 WFRW(FM) is the Christian radio network's third HD station
The post Family Radio’s Middle Tennessee Signal Adds HD appeared first on Radio World.



• A Sampling of Coverage: Federal Judge Orders USAGM Staff Reinstated

Added at 2025-04-24 11:21:24

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Readers of the SWLing Post have been sharing various articles concerning the recent ruling by a federal judge, which directs the Trump administration to reinstate the USAGM staff. This decision was initially reported by Paul Walker earlier this week. Below is further analysis from several news sources shared by Ed C, Ron Smith, and Dennis […]



• What’s Involved in Evaluating the Digital Dash?

Added at 2025-04-23 21:19:41

in Radio World, Language: EN



Joe Marshall on the methodology and insights of the new Quu report
The post What’s Involved in Evaluating the Digital Dash? appeared first on Radio World.



• Gomez Ramps Up First Amendment Argument

Added at 2025-04-23 17:11:04

in Radio World, Language: EN



She said the greatest threat to the First Amendment is from the U.S. government
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• TASCAM Releases New Compact Stereo Bluetooth Receiver

Added at 2025-04-23 15:27:00

in Radio World, Language: EN



The RX-BT10's half-rack form factor is ideal for small spaces
The post TASCAM Releases New Compact Stereo Bluetooth Receiver appeared first on Radio World.



• May 2025 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot

Added at 2025-04-23 14:29:30

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: From the Isle of Music, May 2025 May’s program will feature music from two Cuban artists in Scandinavia, Yeisy Rojas in Norway and Eliel Lazo in Denmark. Friday, May 9: 6070 kHz at 1700 UTC 3955 at 2100 UTC Sunday, May 11: 9670 kHz […]



• Webinar: The Radio Traffic System Landscape

Added at 2025-04-23 12:14:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



Learn about industry perceptions and needs
The post Webinar: The Radio Traffic System Landscape appeared first on Radio World.



• The NAB Show in Photos: Read the April 23, 2025 Issue

Added at 2025-04-23 09:16:04

in Radio World, Language: EN



Pix and news from the recently concluded spring convention
The post The NAB Show in Photos: Read the April 23, 2025 Issue appeared first on Radio World.



• More atmospheric phenomena predictions on shortwave

Added at 2025-04-23 09:00:26

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Hi to all the SWLing community worldwide. Imaginary Stations have a couple of programmes on the shortwaves this week for your listening pleasure. The first is on Saturday 26th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then repeated on Sunday 27th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2000 UTC on 3975 […]



• FCC Dismisses LPFM Applicant in California Over Petition Silence

Added at 2025-04-22 21:56:11

in Radio World, Language: EN



Heme Aqui Church and the MENA Coalition advance as timeshare applicants on 101.5 east of Los Angeles
The post FCC Dismisses LPFM Applicant in California Over Petition Silence appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC’s Simington Names New Chief of Staff

Added at 2025-04-22 21:38:12

in Radio World, Language: EN



Gavin Wax will serve as the commissioner’s principal advisor
The post FCC’s Simington Names New Chief of Staff appeared first on Radio World.



• Judge: The Dismantling Of The VOA Stops And Employees Can Go Back To Work

Added at 2025-04-22 21:29:08

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



  Published by SWLing.com contributor Paul Walker From Politico:  A federal judge agreed Tuesday to block the Trump administration from dismantling Voice of America, the 83-year-old international news service created by Congress. U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth ruled that the administration illegally required Voice of America to cease operations for the first time since its […]



• The Rocks That Heard the Voice of America

Added at 2025-04-22 18:53:25

in Radio World, Language: EN



Karl Zuk revisits a memorable moment when nature and radio signals aligned
The post The Rocks That Heard the Voice of America appeared first on Radio World.



• Dreamtonics Releases Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro Update

Added at 2025-04-22 17:59:36

in Radio World, Language: EN



New version includes retrained AI voices, faster processing and vocal expression tools
The post Dreamtonics Releases Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro Update appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC: Florida LPFM Operated at Over 800% of Authorized Power

Added at 2025-04-22 15:47:04

in Radio World, Language: EN



Hollywood's WZPP(LP) has 20 days to respond with corrective plan
The post FCC: Florida LPFM Operated at Over 800% of Authorized Power appeared first on Radio World.



• Remembering Pope Francis through Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports

Added at 2025-04-22 10:50:00

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares an illustrated radio listening report from Vatican Radio reporting the death of Pope Francis, along with a recent Kyodo News Agency Radiofax, and numerous archived reports from Carlos also featuring Pope Francis: Carlos notes: Pope Francis has passed away: Full news bulletin (in English) […]



• Tuning Out Tibet: The Closure of VOA and RFA Tibetan Broadcasts

Added at 2025-04-22 10:34:11

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer for also sharing the following article from Tibetan Review. This piece raises questions about the future of Tibetan-language broadcasting and the broader implications of VOA and RFA closures: Click here to read: The Silencing of Tibetan Voices: Who Benefits and Who Loses from the Closure of VOA […]



• BBC Sounds and Overseas Listening: A Shifting Landscape

Added at 2025-04-22 10:20:54

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Fred Waterer, who shares the following post from James Cridland’s blog and notes: Overseas listeners could listen to BBC Domestic broadcasts, then they couldn’t, then they might be able to and then they might be able to for a fee and then who knows…. https://james.cridland.net/blog/2025/bbc-radio-overseas-what-now/



• AudioScience Releases v5 Windows Driver

Added at 2025-04-21 21:55:14

in Radio World, Language: EN



New update comes with expanded security features
The post AudioScience Releases v5 Windows Driver appeared first on Radio World.



• Kalman Named CRO of Marketron

Added at 2025-04-21 21:18:49

in Radio World, Language: EN



He's been with the company for the last decade
The post Kalman Named CRO of Marketron appeared first on Radio World.



• Bid on a Piece of NYC Radio History

Added at 2025-04-21 14:58:49

in Radio World, Language: EN



Alford FM antenna elements go to auction, proceeds benefit SBE Ennes' scholarship fund
The post Bid on a Piece of NYC Radio History appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Ham Radio Open House Events Making Headlines

Added at 2025-04-21 14:39:00

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



ARRL Ham Radio Open House events are garnering press around the country. In Yaphank, New York, on Long Island, an event held by the Suffolk County Radio Club was featured in Newsday (paywall).Reporter Joe Werkmeister profiled the club’s event that drew out a crowd of visitors. ARRL Hudson Division Director Ed Wilson, W2XDD, who serves as Vice President of the club, was quoted in the story. Many...



• Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Five) – Visiting Nahualá

Added at 2025-04-20 10:41:28

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:  Guatemala (Part Five) – Visiting Nahualá More of Don’s traveling DX stories can be found in his book Tales of a Vagabond DXer [SWLing Post affiliate link]. If you’ve already read his book and […]



• Radio Six International: Updated Shortwave Broadcast Schedule

Added at 2025-04-20 05:47:12

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Tony Currie with Radio Six International who shares the following update:  Effective from Saturday 12th April 2025, and until further notice, Radio Six International will now broadcast as follows: Every Saturday, 9,670kHz (10kW Rohrbach) 21:00 – 22:00 GMT in English. Thanks for noting this change. TONY CURRIE Director of […]



• Dan Records New International Service from Rádio Nacional da Amazônia

Added at 2025-04-19 11:27:01

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who writes: Hi Thomas: The SWLing Post reported the start-up of an International Service from Radio Nacional da Amazonia in Brazil back on March 27. Since then, I had been intending to give a listen, and finally, last night (April 18 UTC) I was able to do […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (April 17, 2025)

Added at 2025-04-19 10:51:25

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast. Carlos notes: Japan-US trade talks held in Washington, NHK, Japan, in Russian, 7375 kHz: Part of NHK news bulletin (in Russian) about Japan-US trade talks in Washington. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Xhdata d-808 […]



• Frank’s Adventures with HamSphere 5.0

Added at 2025-04-19 10:43:29

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Frank, who notes that he’s just published a post exploring the world of virtual amateur radio via HamSphere 5.0—a platform that simulates real-world radio propagation using the internet and VoIP. He shares his experiences since 2012, highlighting thousands of contacts, numerous awards, and how the platform has deepened his […]



• Radio Seizes the Moment to Push for FCC Reforms

Added at 2025-04-18 22:20:09

in Radio World, Language: EN



Broadcasters say timing is right for overhaul of regulations
The post Radio Seizes the Moment to Push for FCC Reforms appeared first on Radio World.



• Wayne’s Solution for Sealing Outdoor RF Connectors

Added at 2025-04-18 20:20:50

in Radio World, Language: EN



Consider the benefits of double-walled heat-shrink tubing
The post Wayne’s Solution for Sealing Outdoor RF Connectors appeared first on Radio World.



• The ARRL Solar Report

Added at 2025-04-18 17:17:00

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



Spaceweather.com reports a Cannibal Coronal Mass Ejection on April 15 sparked geomagnetic storms.  On April 16, the storm became severe (G4) with Northern Lights sighted as far south as France.  The storm is subsiding now to a category G1/G2, which could still produce high-latitude auroras. Although Regions AR4062 and AR4064 have been relatively quiet they are more structurally complex than ant...



• Letter: DRM Has Its Place, and It’s Not in the U.S.

Added at 2025-04-18 16:22:15

in Radio World, Language: EN



"Adding another band and more stations would not be conducive to growing the broadcast business"
The post Letter: DRM Has Its Place, and It’s Not in the U.S. appeared first on Radio World.



• Former ARRL Vice Director Wayne Overbeck, N6NB, SK

Added at 2025-04-18 14:19:00

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



Former ARRL Vice Director and Contest Advisory Committee Chairman Wayne Overbeck, N6NB, passed away Saturday April 12, 2025. He was 82 years old. Overbeck held an Amateur Extra-class license and was active in amateur radio for over 68 years. He served four terms as an elected ARRL Vice Director, from 1984 to 1993, and was also chairman of the ARRL Contest Advisory Committee during the 1970s and...



• Paul “Tad” Cook, K7RA, SK

Added at 2025-04-18 13:56:00

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



Paul “Tad” Cook, K7RA, passed away on April 13, 2025. For 36 years, Cook wrote the weekly W1AW Propagation Forecast Bulletin and the K7RA Solar Update for the ARRL Letter. He retired in January 2025, citing a recent ALS diagnosis and on March 8, Cook received the ARRL President’s Award presented to him by ARRL Northwestern Division Director Mark Tharp, KB7HDX.Several weeks ago, Robin Amundson, ...



• Radio Nederland, DX Contests, and a Silver Spoon: Ronald is Seeking Answers from the Past

Added at 2025-04-18 12:50:50

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ronald, who writes: I am 83 years old now. When I was actively DXing from the late 1950s through the mid-1960s, some stations, such as Radio Prague and Radio Nederland, and clubs such as the Japan Short Wave Club (JSWC) organized contests with prizes, usually special QSL cards. In […]



• Three Useful References in PDF Format

Added at 2025-04-18 12:00:29

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Guest Post by Robert Gulley K4PKM I wanted to pass along three useful references I came across from several posts in the Utility DXers Forum posted by Steve Handler. The first is: “Radio Aids to Marine Navigation 2025 (Atlantic, St. Lawrence, Great Lakes, Lake Winnipeg, Arctic and Pacific” (Both English and French versions are available, […]



• New Documentary Explores the Legacy of Irish Pirate Radio

Added at 2025-04-17 20:58:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



Former BBC correspondent Russell Padmore revisits the stations he said shaped careers and rivaled RTÉ
The post New Documentary Explores the Legacy of Irish Pirate Radio appeared first on Radio World.



• TuneIn Partners With Visteon

Added at 2025-04-17 18:03:21

in Radio World, Language: EN



Company is working to expand its global footprint in vehicles
The post TuneIn Partners With Visteon appeared first on Radio World.



• AAT and Xperi to Team Up on HD Radio

Added at 2025-04-17 17:36:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



Partnership will focus on modulators, data channels and new digital broadcast applications
The post AAT and Xperi to Team Up on HD Radio appeared first on Radio World.



• AI-Media Debuts Lexi Voice for Multilingual Voicetracks

Added at 2025-04-17 13:55:18

in Radio World, Language: EN



New platform uses synthetic voices to deliver up to five alternate-language tracks per channel
The post AI-Media Debuts Lexi Voice for Multilingual Voicetracks appeared first on Radio World.



• World Amateur Radio Day – International Amateur Radio Union Formed 100 Years Ago

Added at 2025-04-17 13:53:00

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



April 18th is honored as World Amateur Radio Day, when we celebrate the founding of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU). The organization was born out of a meeting in Paris on April 17, 1925. ARRL took a leadership role in its founding, with ARRL Founder Hiram Percy Maxim, then 1AW, serving as the first President of IARU.As reported by Kenneth B. Warner, 1BHW, in the June 1925 edition ...



• Weathered, Worn, and Still Tuning: Carlos’ Story of His XHDATA D-808, ‘The Beast’

Added at 2025-04-17 11:26:53

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following guest post: “The Beast” by Carlos Latuff Since December 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic was at its height, I have had an inseparable companion: the XHDATA D-808 radio. This receiver has accompanied me in many situations, on the beach, in the countryside, in […]



• Radio Emma Toc Broadcast Updates

Added at 2025-04-17 10:50:26

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jim Salmon, who shares the following information sheet via www.volaonair.com and www.retworldservice.com:



• NAB, SoundExchange Set Royalty Terms for Streaming Commercial Radio

Added at 2025-04-16 21:57:59

in Radio World, Language: EN



Five-year agreement outlines payment structure, reporting deadlines and audit terms
The post NAB, SoundExchange Set Royalty Terms for Streaming Commercial Radio appeared first on Radio World.



• “International Radio Report” Is Just That

Added at 2025-04-16 18:44:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



Launched in 1987, the program is about radio of all flavors
The post “International Radio Report” Is Just That appeared first on Radio World.



• Futuri Rolls Out Mobile v12

Added at 2025-04-16 17:53:54

in Radio World, Language: EN



Promises a more customizable mobile experience for stations
The post Futuri Rolls Out Mobile v12 appeared first on Radio World.



• Commissioner Gomez Visits WHYY

Added at 2025-04-16 17:23:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



She highlights the harm of “baseless attacks on public media”
The post Commissioner Gomez Visits WHYY appeared first on Radio World.



• The Great ATS Radio Challenge

Added at 2025-04-16 15:32:44

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Here is an idea thought up by a radio pal of mine, Andy, W2SRA. It’s an exercise to get us operating our portable mutliband radios from manufacturers such as Grundig, Sony, XHDATA, Tecsun, Sangean, and so on. If you own a digital multiband radio that has an ‘ATS’ search function, that […]



• A Message About Politics on the SWLing Post

Added at 2025-04-16 14:29:45

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Dear Readers, Over the 17 years I’ve been running the SWLing Post, I’ve done my best to make this space a safe haven from divisive politics. This site has always aimed to bring people together through a shared love of shortwave listening, international broadcasting, and radio communications — no matter where they live or how […]



• Whatever the weather

Added at 2025-04-16 09:00:15

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Hi to all of the SWLing community worldwide. Imaginary Stations are at it again transmitting over those airwaves this week with a couple of programmes for your listening pleasure. The first is on Saturday 19th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and on Sunday 20th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at […]



• Ice Storms Devastate Broadcasters in Northern Michigan

Added at 2025-04-15 20:52:29

in Radio World, Language: EN



Collapse of multiple towers knock out radio and TV stations as damage estimates rise
The post Ice Storms Devastate Broadcasters in Northern Michigan appeared first on Radio World.



• Tops in the Field: Farm Radio Is the Most Trusted Ag News Source

Added at 2025-04-15 19:50:23

in Radio World, Language: EN



NAFB survey finds 42% of farmers prefer radio over magazines, TV
The post Tops in the Field: Farm Radio Is the Most Trusted Ag News Source appeared first on Radio World.



• Markey, Murkowski Urge FEMA to Release Alerting Grants

Added at 2025-04-15 16:58:46

in Radio World, Language: EN



They say FEMA’s action is “unnecessarily threatening public safety”
The post Markey, Murkowski Urge FEMA to Release Alerting Grants appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Moves to Clarify Foreign Ownership Rules

Added at 2025-04-15 16:47:37

in Radio World, Language: EN



Commission seeks to codify existing policies and streamline reviews in new proposal
The post FCC Moves to Clarify Foreign Ownership Rules appeared first on Radio World.



• WMSA Puts the Spotlight on Sound

Added at 2025-04-15 16:07:33

in Radio World, Language: EN



The charge to protect spectrum for the future of live events
The post WMSA Puts the Spotlight on Sound appeared first on Radio World.



• BIA Adds Senan Mele

Added at 2025-04-15 15:37:45

in Radio World, Language: EN



The company beefs up its expertise in cross-channel media
The post BIA Adds Senan Mele appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio Havana Cuba’s A-25 Schedule

Added at 2025-04-15 11:24:07

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Walker, who writes: This is the A25 Schedule for Radio Havana Cuba. Only English, Spanish, and Portuguese remain on shortwave (SW) broadcasts. You’ll notice that only two frequencies, 6000 kHz and 15230 kHz, are still in use. Unfortunately, the antenna systems and transmitters are probably beyond repair, and […]



• Frank’s Guide to Listening to Ham Radio Comms

Added at 2025-04-15 11:19:08

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank, who notes that he has added a new post to his blog where he shares a simple method for tuning in to radio amateurs using the KiwiSDR network. He wrote this for anyone curious about exploring ham radio activity online. You can check it out here: How to […]



• FCC Orders NC Translator Off Air Over WLUS Interference

Added at 2025-04-14 21:52:30

in Radio World, Language: EN



WQDR(AM) translator in Cary must remain silent until its new directional antenna is licensed
The post FCC Orders NC Translator Off Air Over WLUS Interference appeared first on Radio World.



• NAB Swings for the Fences With “Delete, Delete” Filing

Added at 2025-04-14 21:28:56

in Radio World, Language: EN



When Brendan Carr asked for suggestions about rules to cut, the NAB was ready
The post NAB Swings for the Fences With “Delete, Delete” Filing appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio World Announces “Best of Show” Award Recipients

Added at 2025-04-14 20:43:16

in Radio World, Language: EN



Program honors innovate products on exhibit at the NAB Show
The post Radio World Announces “Best of Show” Award Recipients appeared first on Radio World.



• The FM Band From 30,000 Feet in the Air

Added at 2025-04-14 18:48:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



Sampling stations via their RDS on a flight to Las Vegas
The post The FM Band From 30,000 Feet in the Air appeared first on Radio World.



• GBS Has a Bold Idea: “Distributed Transmission Systems”

Added at 2025-04-14 17:54:22

in Radio World, Language: EN



Tech company urges FCC to eliminate its main transmitter requirement
The post GBS Has a Bold Idea: “Distributed Transmission Systems” appeared first on Radio World.



• RTDNA Announces Leadership Succession

Added at 2025-04-14 17:09:19

in Radio World, Language: EN



Dan Shelley will retire in December, Tara Puckey will succeed him
The post RTDNA Announces Leadership Succession appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Files Comments Responding to FCC Request for Input

Added at 2025-04-14 15:31:00

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



ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® filed comments [PDF] with the Federal Communications Commission in response to its request for public input on alleviating unnecessary regulatory burdens by deleting or modifying rules, In the Matter of Delete, Delete, Delete. Implementing ARRL’s  suggestions would promote and protect the art, science, and enjoyment of amateur radio, and enhance ...



• FCC Grants Colorado LPFM to Engineering Society

Added at 2025-04-14 13:00:08

in Radio World, Language: EN



CSWBE desires to use the station for HD Radio experimentation and STEM education
The post FCC Grants Colorado LPFM to Engineering Society appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (April 8, 2025)

Added at 2025-04-14 10:28:07

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: “Chinese people do not provoke trouble, nor do we fear it.” CGTN Radio, China, 11770 kHz. Part of CGTN Radio’s news bulletin (in English) about the Chinese government response to Trump’s tariffs. Listened in […]



• FCC Dismisses Arizona LPFM Applications Over Cross-Ownership Rule

Added at 2025-04-11 21:18:15

in Radio World, Language: EN



Gila River Telecommunications operates four commercial LPTV stations
The post FCC Dismisses Arizona LPFM Applications Over Cross-Ownership Rule appeared first on Radio World.



• CPB Makes Several Leadership Changes

Added at 2025-04-11 20:19:08

in Radio World, Language: EN



Levy and Safon move into consulting roles
The post CPB Makes Several Leadership Changes appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio Veteran Martin Ashley Dies

Added at 2025-04-11 18:51:21

in Radio World, Language: EN



"Wonder Rabbit" devoted 60 years of his life to the broadcast medium
The post Radio Veteran Martin Ashley Dies appeared first on Radio World.



• Optimod 5750 Boosts Coverage for WJFF

Added at 2025-04-11 18:17:48

in Radio World, Language: EN



Orban processor helps Radio Catskill improve service
The post Optimod 5750 Boosts Coverage for WJFF appeared first on Radio World.



• When It Comes to HD Radio, Leave Yourself Some Headroom

Added at 2025-04-11 17:55:06

in Radio World, Language: EN



Not just for the transmitter, for every aspect of the RF chain
The post When It Comes to HD Radio, Leave Yourself Some Headroom appeared first on Radio World.



• Iconic 1960 World Series Call Enters National Recording Registry

Added at 2025-04-11 17:46:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



Chuck Thompson’s broadcast joins Windows 95 chime, Miles Davis and more in 2025 selections
The post Iconic 1960 World Series Call Enters National Recording Registry appeared first on Radio World.



• Cumulus Streamlines in the Nation’s Capital

Added at 2025-04-11 17:07:42

in Radio World, Language: EN



Project consolidates and refreshes a facility that dates to the 1970s
The post Cumulus Streamlines in the Nation’s Capital appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio.Cloud Integrates With Quu to Boost Dashboards

Added at 2025-04-11 15:15:15

in Radio World, Language: EN



Partnership allows stations to deliver synchronized visuals and text to in-car displays
The post Radio.Cloud Integrates With Quu to Boost Dashboards appeared first on Radio World.



• The ARRL Solar Report

Added at 2025-04-11 14:20:00

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



Due to most of the regions on the solar disk being fairly simple intheir magnetic complexity, solar activity is expected to remain atlow levels with a chance for M-class flares (R1 to R2, or Minor toModerate).Solar wind parameters are expected to trend further towards nominallevels as the Coronal Hole High-Speed Stream effects continue towane.Additional enhancements from another negative polari...



• Radio World: Three Mysterious New Shortwave Stations Approved in the U.S.

Added at 2025-04-11 09:03:36

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From Radio World: In a rare move, the FCC has approved two new construction permits and granted a full license for international shortwave broadcasting—prompting questions about their true purpose. All three applicants—DPA Mac, Parable Broadcasting, and Turms Tech—claim intentions to use the DRM standard, yet past filings and meeting summaries suggest possible ties to high-frequency […]



• NAB Show Draws 55,000 to Las Vegas

Added at 2025-04-10 21:01:27

in Radio World, Language: EN



The dates of next year's show are April 18–22
The post NAB Show Draws 55,000 to Las Vegas appeared first on Radio World.



• Effort to Save Marconi Towers in Canada – Public Invited to Vote on Project

Added at 2025-04-10 14:01:00

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



There’s an effort underway to save some of Marconi’s original towers, and an online poll is open for people to vote on it being a restoration project through the “Next Great Save” project from the National Trust for Canada.Some of Marconi’s first messages were received and transmitted using the Battle Harbour Marconi Towers, thought to be the last of their kind standing in North America. News o...



• Sarge Checks out Kia’s Sorento PHEV

Added at 2025-04-10 14:00:53

in Radio World, Language: EN



No knobs but plenty of choices and menu-diving
The post Sarge Checks out Kia’s Sorento PHEV appeared first on Radio World.



• Interesting ARRL Ham Radio Open House Locations

Added at 2025-04-10 13:35:00

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



ARRL Ham Radio Open Houses are happening all over the Western Hemisphere, and more dates are being added by clubs each week. April 18 is World Amateur Radio Day and this year celebrates 100 years since the International Amateur Radio Union was founded in Paris. ARRL Founder Hiram Percy Maxim, W1AW, served as the first president of IARU, and ARRL still serves as the International Secretariat for...



• DRM: Should the U.S. Take the Leap?

Added at 2025-04-10 11:41:45

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan, for his recent article in Radio World titled “The Modernization of Broadcast Radio.” In it, Alan argues that the proposed “AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act” in the U.S. should go beyond preserving legacy systems and instead embrace Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) as the future of terrestrial broadcasting. […]



• Alan Roe’s A-25 Season Guide to Music on Shortwave (version 1.0)

Added at 2025-04-10 10:56:26

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his A-25 (version 1.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download: Click here to download Music on Shortwave A-25 v1.0 (PDF) Alan notes that copies of his “at-a-glance” single-page PDF programme grids of all BBC WS, CGTN Radio, […]



• Liechtenstein’s Public Broadcaster Ceases Operations Following Funding Cut

Added at 2025-04-10 10:35:39

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tracy Wood, who shares the following article from ABC News regarding the closure of Liechtenstein’s public radio station: Liechtenstein’s public radio station ceases broadcasting after funding withdrawn After nearly 30 years on the air, Radio Liechtenstein is signing off. Although its broadcasts primarily served domestic audiences, its departure is […]



• Mystery Surrounds 3 Pending U.S. Shortwave Stations

Added at 2025-04-10 10:00:12

in Radio World, Language: EN



We try to unpack meaning behind two CPs and one new license granted by the FCC and their ties to HF traders
The post Mystery Surrounds 3 Pending U.S. Shortwave Stations appeared first on Radio World.



• What About Audio Processing for HD Radio?

Added at 2025-04-09 23:30:02

in Radio World, Language: EN



We asked three experts
The post What About Audio Processing for HD Radio? appeared first on Radio World.



• These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities

Added at 2025-04-09 19:00:42

in Radio World, Language: EN



California, Minnesota and Wisconsin have some of the country’s largest concentrations of Hmong
The post These Stations Serve America’s Hmong Communities appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL Iowa Section Wins Ham Exemption to Handsfree Law

Added at 2025-04-09 14:46:00

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



ARRL volunteers in the Iowa Section have cause to celebrate. Their state-level advocacy work on behalf of amateur radio has resulted in an exemption to the state’s handsfree law that covers ham operators.Iowa Senate File 22 (SF22), a bill addressing distracted driving, had been in development since 2020. Former ARRL Section Manager Lelia Garner, WAØUIG, and Iowa Section State Government Liaison...



• Texas Radio Shortwave: Schedules from May to December 2025

Added at 2025-04-09 13:00:23

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click here for a printable PDF):



• Initial Impressions of the Tecsun S-2200X

Added at 2025-04-09 11:06:38

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Bob Colegrove inspired this, with his excellent post “Pressing Buttons. Twirling Knobs and Throwing Switches.” If you haven’t read it, go do so now. And it was our Maximum Leader, Thomas, who some time ago was asked “What’s the best shortwave radio?” His response (if I recall correctly): “The one you enjoy […]



• Today’s HD Radio Installations Are Far Simpler

Added at 2025-04-09 10:00:43

in Radio World, Language: EN



We talk with iHeartMedia’s Greg Savoldi about how the process has changed
The post Today’s HD Radio Installations Are Far Simpler appeared first on Radio World.



• Read the April 9, 2025 Issue of Radio World

Added at 2025-04-09 09:12:25

in Radio World, Language: EN



Learn about the career of award-winning engineer Paul Shulins
The post Read the April 9, 2025 Issue of Radio World appeared first on Radio World.



• Jim’s travelling on a flying carpet this week

Added at 2025-04-09 09:00:28

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



A big hello to the SWLing community far and wide. Here’s what Imaginary Stations are transmitting over the airwaves this weekend. The first is on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and on Sunday 13th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2000 UTC on 3975 kHz and 6160 kHz. […]



• AudioShake Unveils AI Voice Separation Tool

Added at 2025-04-09 07:00:00

in Radio World, Language: EN



Multi-Speaker model isolates individual voices in complex audio
The post AudioShake Unveils AI Voice Separation Tool appeared first on Radio World.



• NAB Lists Six Policy Priorities for Congress

Added at 2025-04-09 00:49:11

in Radio World, Language: EN



Ownership caps and AM radio top the list
The post NAB Lists Six Policy Priorities for Congress appeared first on Radio World.



• Harry Truman’s Hallicrafters

Added at 2025-04-08 22:48:08

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Robert, who shares the following: Hi Thomas – I visited the President Truman Library today and noticed an interesting item in their Oval Office recreation. It appears that not only did Mr. Truman have the first television inside the Oval Office, he apparently also had a Hallicrafters model SX-28 […]



• Manila’s Mellow 94.7 Upgrades With BE 25 kW Transmitter

Added at 2025-04-08 20:00:39

in Radio World, Language: EN



FBS Radio said the tropical climate of the Philippines factored into its decision
The post Manila’s Mellow 94.7 Upgrades With BE 25 kW Transmitter appeared first on Radio World.



• Radio’s Workflows Have “Left the Building”

Added at 2025-04-08 16:00:13

in Radio World, Language: EN



Connectivity and IP infrastructure are revolutionizing remote broadcast and production
The post Radio’s Workflows Have “Left the Building” appeared first on Radio World.



• Shulins Makes a Career by Staying a Step Ahead

Added at 2025-04-08 14:00:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



From CD jukeboxes to drones and astrophotography, award recipient is always exploring
The post Shulins Makes a Career by Staying a Step Ahead appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Nikkei 1 (April 7, 2025)

Added at 2025-04-08 10:17:10

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares an illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Nikkei 1 broadcast. Carlos notes: Tokyo stock market crash, Radio Nikkei 1, 6055 kHz: Part of Nikkei Electronic News bulletin (in Japanese) about Tokyo stock market crash dueTrump’s tariffs. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, […]



• Bill Harland Launches a New Venture

Added at 2025-04-08 09:00:38

in Radio World, Language: EN



Longtime technology marketer will serve suppliers in and out of broadcast
The post Bill Harland Launches a New Venture appeared first on Radio World.



• New York City Radio Engineer Herb Squire Dies

Added at 2025-04-08 01:55:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



His career spanned several NYC stations and projects including the 4 Times Square master
The post New York City Radio Engineer Herb Squire Dies appeared first on Radio World.



• Gomez Warns That FCC Is Straying From Its Mandate

Added at 2025-04-08 01:35:19

in Radio World, Language: EN



At NAB Show, commissioner criticizes inquiries into DEI and public media
The post Gomez Warns That FCC Is Straying From Its Mandate appeared first on Radio World.



• SBE Elevates Clark, Keeler and McNicholl to Fellow

Added at 2025-04-07 19:58:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



The Fellow honor is the highest membership level in the SBE.
The post SBE Elevates Clark, Keeler and McNicholl to Fellow appeared first on Radio World.



• GatesAir Expands Flexiva GX FM Lineup

Added at 2025-04-07 17:56:07

in Radio World, Language: EN



It has also completed its second-generation Intraplex IP Link family
The post GatesAir Expands Flexiva GX FM Lineup appeared first on Radio World.



• Enhancing Safety at Tower Sites

Added at 2025-04-07 14:30:03

in Radio World, Language: EN



Essential guidelines for broadcast engineers
The post Enhancing Safety at Tower Sites appeared first on Radio World.



• NATE Releases New Work Zone Safety Guidelines

Added at 2025-04-07 09:00:49

in Radio World, Language: EN



Resource aims to "prevent accidents and create safer environments for all"
The post NATE Releases New Work Zone Safety Guidelines appeared first on Radio World.



• Jurison Explains HD Radio Boosters at NAB Show

Added at 2025-04-07 00:08:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



The NAB Best Paper Award recipient analyzed digital-only SFNs
The post Jurison Explains HD Radio Boosters at NAB Show appeared first on Radio World.



• Sage Alerting Supports NAB EAS Petition

Added at 2025-04-06 23:52:18

in Radio World, Language: EN



Manufacturer said it would offer software EAS products if FCC allows their use
The post Sage Alerting Supports NAB EAS Petition appeared first on Radio World.



• Public Media Is a Conduit For Public Good

Added at 2025-04-06 22:27:23

in Radio World, Language: EN



"Accurate information is not a luxury, but a necessity — a cornerstone of equity and civic life"
The post Public Media Is a Conduit For Public Good appeared first on Radio World.



• ENCO Updates aiTrack at NAB Show

Added at 2025-04-06 22:27:16

in Radio World, Language: EN



Company says SPECai is being used by 1,000 stations
The post ENCO Updates aiTrack at NAB Show appeared first on Radio World.



• Noncom FM Station Count Again Breaks Record

Added at 2025-04-06 21:14:36

in Radio World, Language: EN



An increase of 157 stations in just three months
The post Noncom FM Station Count Again Breaks Record appeared first on Radio World.



• Bob’s Radio Corner: Buttons, Knobs, and Switches

Added at 2025-04-06 11:34:58

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Pressing Buttons. Twirling Knobs and Throwing Switches By Bob Colegrove Move along.  Nothing informative to read here, just the wandering of an idle mind scheming with meandering fingers on a keyboard.  On the other hand, if your curiosity can’t be controlled, consider that a significant amount of enjoyment in this hobby is the mere operation […]



• The Modernization of Broadcast Radio

Added at 2025-04-06 09:00:29

in Radio World, Language: EN



The United States should give serious consideration to DRM
The post The Modernization of Broadcast Radio appeared first on Radio World.



• TundraCast Expands Capabilities, Integrates With Triton

Added at 2025-04-06 09:00:00

in Radio World, Language: EN



Summit Technology said the new system improves flexibility and control
The post TundraCast Expands Capabilities, Integrates With Triton appeared first on Radio World.



• Keep Your Site Temperatures in Check

Added at 2025-04-05 21:51:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



This dual thermostat offers some inexpensive insurance
The post Keep Your Site Temperatures in Check appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: The FCC Should Allow Software EAS Systems

Added at 2025-04-05 21:29:36

in Radio World, Language: EN



At the end of the day, we all want reliable message dissemination
The post Letter: The FCC Should Allow Software EAS Systems appeared first on Radio World.



• “Delete, Delete, Delete” Comments Aplenty

Added at 2025-04-05 21:14:50

in Radio World, Language: EN



Many commenters worry about the future of ham radio under the FCC's deregulatory effort
The post “Delete, Delete, Delete” Comments Aplenty appeared first on Radio World.



• BE’s IXplus Is for HD Radio Applications

Added at 2025-04-05 13:28:16

in Radio World, Language: EN



It combines exporter and importer functions into one software platform
The post BE’s IXplus Is for HD Radio Applications appeared first on Radio World.



• Six Ideas for the FCC to Consider

Added at 2025-04-05 09:00:30

in Radio World, Language: EN



Engineer and broker Mark Heller has some suggestions for Chairman Carr
The post Six Ideas for the FCC to Consider appeared first on Radio World.



• ARRL DXCC Statement on Mount Athos Operation SV1GA/A

Added at 2025-04-04 13:59:00

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



The ARRL DXCC Desk has determined that the operation by a DXpedition team from Mount Athos meets the DXCC award program’s accreditation criteria. Contacts with the team, which operated in January 2025 using the call sign SV1GA/A, will therefore count toward DXCC. Additionally, due to actions taken by local authorities that resulted in the early termination of the operation, any future operation...



• The ARRL Solar Report

Added at 2025-04-04 12:07:00

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



Solar activity is likely to be moderate (R1-R2, Minor-Moderate) witha slight chance for X-class flares through April 5.The geomagnetic field is expected to be quiet to minor storm levelson April 4 and 5.NOAA Geomagnetic Activity Probabilities for April 5 and 6 forecast a15% chance, and then a 1% chance, of a Moderate storm for thereporting period.The forecast of solar and geomagnetic activity c...



• HamSCI Call for Operators and Monitors 2025

Added at 2025-04-04 12:00:00

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



HamSCI, Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation, is preparing now for a series of meteor scatter (MS) experiments later this year and need amateur radio operators to help. While the target storms are in August (Perseids) and December (Geminids) preparation and testing is already underway. This is a combination 'special event' and a contest to generate contact data during meteor scatter events u...



• The ARRL Repeater Directory® — 2025 Edition Now Powered by RepeaterBook

Added at 2025-04-04 11:31:00

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



ARRL is excited to announce that the new 2025 edition of The ARRL Repeater Directory® is now powered by RepeaterBook, amateur radio's worldwide repeater database.  “This collaboration ensures that amateur radio operators across the country have access to one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date collections of repeater information available,” said Garrett Dow, KD6KPC, of RepeaterBook.  Dow p...



• Fram2 Astronaut Conducts First Amateur Radio Contacts from SpaceX Dragon

Added at 2025-04-04 11:24:00

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



Rabea Rogge, LB9NJ/KD3AID, a private astronaut on the crew of the Fram2 mission, has conducted the first amateur radio contacts from aboard a SpaceX Dragon capsule. The Fram2 flight sets many firsts, including being the first crewed mission to do polar orbits of the Earth, and Rogge became the first German woman in space. The mission is funded and commanded by cryptocurrency billionaire Chun Wa...



• Radio World’s 2025 Source Book & Directory

Added at 2025-04-03 18:32:54

in Radio World, Language: EN



Annual raference guide and supplement to Radio World
The post Radio World’s 2025 Source Book & Directory appeared first on Radio World.



• GatesAir Introduces 24/7 Remote Monitoring Service

Added at 2025-04-03 15:48:11

in Radio World, Language: EN



AirWatch365 offers real-time transmitter monitoring and access to engineers
The post GatesAir Introduces 24/7 Remote Monitoring Service appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC Orders Timeshare for Fort Worth LPFM Applicants

Added at 2025-04-03 13:41:55

in Radio World, Language: EN



Petition against Christian Pentecost Church over its community presence falls short
The post FCC Orders Timeshare for Fort Worth LPFM Applicants appeared first on Radio World.



• Vote to Preserve the Battle Harbour Marconi Towers

Added at 2025-04-03 13:30:23

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



The Battle Harbour Marconi Towers, located on Labrador’s rugged coast, are the last of their kind in North America and possibly the world. Built in 1904, they played a pivotal role in early global communications, notably transmitting Admiral Robert Peary’s 1909 North Pole expedition announcement. However, over a century of harsh weather and the impacts […]



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of CNR and Radio 2 (April 2, 2025)

Added at 2025-04-03 10:23:30

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening reports of recent CNR and Radio 2 broadcasts. Carlos notes: Myanmar earthquake death toll, Malvinas Veterans Day in Argentina: CNR (China) and Radio 2 (Argentina) Click here to view on YouTube. Click here to view on YouTube.



• Special Report: Trends in Radio Consoles

Added at 2025-04-03 08:59:50

in Radio World, Language: EN



What are the key changes happening in the console sector? Here’s what engineers in the field told me
The post Special Report: Trends in Radio Consoles appeared first on Radio World.



• FCC’s Gomez, Simington to Appear at NAB Show

Added at 2025-04-02 21:13:54

in Radio World, Language: EN



Gomez will host a Q&A and Simington will keynote an ATSC 3.0 session
The post FCC’s Gomez, Simington to Appear at NAB Show appeared first on Radio World.



• AudioScience to Debut Modular AoIP System at NAB Show

Added at 2025-04-02 19:42:06

in Radio World, Language: EN



New Auro Versa I/O platform offers scalable Dante/AES67 connectivity
The post AudioScience to Debut Modular AoIP System at NAB Show appeared first on Radio World.



• Troubleshooting an Alarming Situation

Added at 2025-04-02 18:00:31

in Radio World, Language: EN



Why wasn’t data getting to our four internet radio monitors?
The post Troubleshooting an Alarming Situation appeared first on Radio World.



• Radioplayer Plans Prototype Demo at NAB Show

Added at 2025-04-02 17:52:08

in Radio World, Language: EN



It highlights the platform’s approach to content discovery
The post Radioplayer Plans Prototype Demo at NAB Show appeared first on Radio World.



• Discovering the Dashboard 2025: A New Ebook

Added at 2025-04-02 13:47:38

in Radio World, Language: EN



Learn about the findings of Quu's latest In-Vehicle Visual Report
The post Discovering the Dashboard 2025: A New Ebook appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recordings of CNR & CGTN (April 1, 2025)

Added at 2025-04-02 10:10:46

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares an illustrated radio listening report of recent CNR and CGTN broadcasts. Carlos notes: China, ASEAN steps up humanitarian aid to Myanmar: CNR and CGTN Radio Part of news bulletins from China National Radio (CNR) and China Global Television Network (CGTN) Radio, in Chinese and […]



• What’s the recipe today Jim?

Added at 2025-04-02 09:00:42

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



A big hello to all the SWLing community everywhere. Imaginary Stations have a couple of interesting programmes going out over the airwaves this week. The first is on Saturday 5th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and also on Sunday 6th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2000 UTC on 3975 […]



• Letter: Here’s a Copper Theft Mystery

Added at 2025-04-01 22:16:40

in Radio World, Language: EN



"You just can’t make this stuff up”
The post Letter: Here’s a Copper Theft Mystery appeared first on Radio World.



• AM Radio Mandate Gains Senate Traction

Added at 2025-04-01 20:44:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



Bipartisan support pushes the revived bill past the filibuster threshold
The post AM Radio Mandate Gains Senate Traction appeared first on Radio World.



• Komboni Radio’s Solar Initiative Is Worth Singing About

Added at 2025-04-01 20:36:30

in Radio World, Language: EN



With the energy supply under strain in Zambia, one station looks to fill the communication gap
The post Komboni Radio’s Solar Initiative Is Worth Singing About appeared first on Radio World.



• NAB Asks the FCC to Fast-Track Software EAS

Added at 2025-04-01 19:21:28

in Radio World, Language: EN



Association is concerned about sustainability of the legacy ecosystem
The post NAB Asks the FCC to Fast-Track Software EAS appeared first on Radio World.



• “Well Met, Old Friend!”

Added at 2025-04-01 18:49:52

in Radio World, Language: EN



Tell us about your upcoming meeting, conference or event
The post “Well Met, Old Friend!” appeared first on Radio World.



• Marketron Lays Out NAB Plans

Added at 2025-04-01 18:29:50

in Radio World, Language: EN



Company will highlight tools for selling radio’s digital options
The post Marketron Lays Out NAB Plans appeared first on Radio World.



• DNAV to Demo End-to-End Transmission at NAB Show

Added at 2025-04-01 18:26:50

in Radio World, Language: EN



The operational router will showcase integration with SAS consoles
The post DNAV to Demo End-to-End Transmission at NAB Show appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: No AM Capability? You Just Lost My Business!

Added at 2025-04-01 18:15:25

in Radio World, Language: EN



A reader bemoans the lack of AM radio while test driving a Ford Ranger XLT
The post Letter: No AM Capability? You Just Lost My Business! appeared first on Radio World.



• RFE/RL Begins Layoffs

Added at 2025-04-01 18:12:10

in Radio World, Language: EN



Funding has not resumed yet despite apparent reversal at USAGM
The post RFE/RL Begins Layoffs appeared first on Radio World.



• Barix to Add SRT Connectivity to LX400 AoIP Codecs

Added at 2025-04-01 17:20:05

in Radio World, Language: EN



Company offers a third IP transport option for the device
The post Barix to Add SRT Connectivity to LX400 AoIP Codecs appeared first on Radio World.



• Bauer Expands Outdoor Biz With Acquisition of Clear Channel Europe

Added at 2025-04-01 17:04:41

in Radio World, Language: EN



Bauer Media Outdoor will have presence in 16 European markets
The post Bauer Expands Outdoor Biz With Acquisition of Clear Channel Europe appeared first on Radio World.



• Letter: Baseball Memories on the AM Radio

Added at 2025-04-01 16:31:51

in Radio World, Language: EN



A reader recalls hearing Marty Brennaman, Herb Score and Joe Tate from central Kentucky
The post Letter: Baseball Memories on the AM Radio appeared first on Radio World.



• Telos Alliance, Syndicate of Sounds to Demo Immersive Audio at NAB

Added at 2025-04-01 15:27:44

in Radio World, Language: EN



Déjà Vu upmixing technology will be featured in its own space
The post Telos Alliance, Syndicate of Sounds to Demo Immersive Audio at NAB appeared first on Radio World.



• Eye On America: NC radio station becomes voice of recovery after Hurricane Helene

Added at 2025-04-01 10:42:19

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



From CBS Evening News: After Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, a couple of radio broadcasters played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Now, six months later, they have taken on a new role in the recovery. Skyler Henry reports. Click here to view on YouTube. Having experienced the devastation of Hurricane Helene firsthand, […]



• Quu: Radio Needs to Earn the “Last Touch”

Added at 2025-04-01 04:05:44

in Radio World, Language: EN



New dashboard report also finds that fewer new cars are “radio-forward”
The post Quu: Radio Needs to Earn the “Last Touch” appeared first on Radio World.



• Comrex to Introduce New IP Audio Codec for Sports Broadcasters

Added at 2025-03-31 22:26:38

in Radio World, Language: EN



FieldLink is designed to efficiently move audio from sideline reporters to the press box
The post Comrex to Introduce New IP Audio Codec for Sports Broadcasters appeared first on Radio World.



• 73 Members of Congress Call on FCC to Loosen Broadcast Ownership Rules

Added at 2025-03-31 20:44:13

in Radio World, Language: EN



69 Republicans and 4 Democrats signed a letter saying outdated ownership rules hinder broadcasters nationwide
The post 73 Members of Congress Call on FCC to Loosen Broadcast Ownership Rules appeared first on Radio World.



• BBC Annual Plan Dials Up Digital Radio and AI Push

Added at 2025-03-31 20:13:07

in Radio World, Language: EN



The media organization will launch four new DAB+ stations with a "smaller, leaner" workforce
The post BBC Annual Plan Dials Up Digital Radio and AI Push appeared first on Radio World.



• Root for the Home Team

Added at 2025-03-31 16:06:39

in Radio World, Language: EN



A visual look at MLB radio affiliates and reader emails on short-spaced FMs
The post Root for the Home Team appeared first on Radio World.



• Texas Panhandle AM Loses Its License

Added at 2025-03-31 10:00:42

in Radio World, Language: EN



FCC said 1060 KIJN failed to pay regulatory fees for each year since 2013
The post Texas Panhandle AM Loses Its License appeared first on Radio World.



• Der nächste CQ WPX Contest fertig

Added at 2025-03-31 02:05:48

in [DE] Amateurfunk – SinusPL's Blog, Language: DE



Der CQ WPX SSB Contest war wieder am diesen Wochenende. Anbei einige Bilder der Bänder während des Contests.



• Geerling Engineering’s Take on the FCC’s “DELETE, DELETE, DELETE” Docket

Added at 2025-03-30 14:53:40

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Jeff and Joe Geerling provide a quick but insightful overview of the FCC’s “DELETE, DELETE, DELETE” docket, offering their thoughts on its implications—especially from Joe’s perspective as a broadcast engineer. Their discussion is a great starting point for understanding how these regulatory changes could impact radio and wireless communications. Click here to view on YouTube. […]



• Mow, Mow, Mow Your Site

Added at 2025-03-30 13:00:36

in Radio World, Language: EN



Discuss these tips with the person responsible for riding that tractor
The post Mow, Mow, Mow Your Site appeared first on Radio World.



• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (March 29, 2025)

Added at 2025-03-30 10:03:31

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast. Carlos notes: Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 dead, NHK, Japan, 11630 kHz Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver. Click here […]



• Judge Sides with VOA Journalists in Legal Challenge

Added at 2025-03-29 10:29:29

in The SWLing Post, Language: EN



A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking efforts by the Trump administration to shut down Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded international broadcasters. The judge determined that the administration’s actions may have exceeded its authority, as the broadcasters were established by Congress. The court decision follows recent moves to suspend operations […]



• April Fools’ Day Pranks Return to Radio With Release of “New” BSI Products

Added at 2025-03-28 21:46:02

in Radio World, Language: EN



“We’re fully aware that some people might actually believe these products exist,” writes Sprite Media's Jeff Schick
The post April Fools’ Day Pranks Return to Radio With Release of “New” BSI Products appeared first on Radio World.



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