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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (November 19, 2025)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent _____ broadcast. Carlos notes: NHK + Kyodo News: China bans Japanese seafood, Taiwan lifts restrictions on Japanese food Click here to view on YouTube. Kyodo News Morning Edition radiofax: “Taiwan lifts restrictions on Japanese food”
Mark Spots a Kenwood in Plur1bus
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mark Hirst, who writes: Thomas, Episode 4 of Pluribus dropped today (November 21). It opens with a radio operator methodically tuning across the amateur bands listening for a signal. Mark Wow! I’ve been watching Pluribus and wondered how I missed this shot, only to realize that episode 4 just […]
Not So Identical: Jeff Compares the PL-660 and PL-680
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s just published a new article exploring why the Tecsun PL-660 and PL-680 “twins” aren’t quite twins after all. Jeff compares the two radios in his garage setup and finds that while the PL-660 is more sensitive, the PL-680 has a clear advantage where […]
Radyo Pilipinas World Service (RPWS) Returns to Shortwave
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who shares the following news via the Philippine News Agency: The government’s international service, Radyo Pilipinas World Service (RPWS), is set to resume shortwave broadcasts on 1 December 2025 from the Philippines Transmitting Station in Tinang, Tarlac. The relaunch comes through a new partnership between the Presidential […]
“Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty’s Hungarian Service Ceases Operations”
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Balázs, who shares the following news via Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and the following remarks: “USAGM notified Congress on November 5, 2025, that it intended to terminate RFE/RL’s Hungarian Service” – perhaps it is just a coincidence that the delegation led by Viktor Orbán arrived in Washington the next […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (November 18, 2025)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: Japan PM’s Sanae Takaichi considers revising non-nuclear principles, CGTN, 17750 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
X-rays and comedy on shortwave
Greetings all SWLing Post community, here’s what Imaginary Stations crew are putting out on air next week. We’ve got a comedy special called CMDY via shortwaveradio.de on Saturday 22nd November 2025 at 1200 hrs UTC and then again on Sunday 23rd November 2025 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 3975 kHz and 6160 kHz and 2200 on […]
XHDATA Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals
Hi Folks! Here are some discounts for popular XHDATA radios in time for Black Friday. Please note the dates listed for each item so you get the best deal. Promotion Period: November 20 – December 1 Products & Links: D808 (Black) – Black Friday Deal: $84.24 Amazon link: https://amzn.to/4oOsPi0 D220 (Orange) – Black Friday Deal: […]
The XHDATA D-219 Shirt-Pocket Radio
The XHDATA D-219 is a shirt-pocket radio which performs quite well, especially given the low price point of ~$13. Paul Jamet has already done an excellent review of this radio (even the same color as mine!) which can be found here. I encourage you to check out Paul’s excellent review, as I am only going […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (November 17, 2025)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: China-Japan row over Taiwan, CGTN/NHK Click here to view on YouTube.
Paul Reviews the Radtel RT-880G
by Paul Jamet Looking for a versatile radio? Which radio listener hasn’t dreamed of owning a portable multi-band receiver allowing them to explore the widest possible radio spectrum? For nearly a year now, walkie-talkies have appeared on the market which, beyond the classic VHF–UHF functions, also allow listening and transmitting on CB (27 MHz) as […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (November 15, 2025)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast. Carlos notes: China summons Japanese ambassador over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remark, CGTN, 11640 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
Good Listening from Brazil on Shortwave in 2025
by Dan Greenall Fifty years ago, there were dozens, if not hundreds, of Brazilian shortwave signals to hear on shortwave. As with the rest of the world, this is no longer the case. However, especially with the advent of remote SDRs to assist with the enjoyment of the DXing hobby, there are still a number […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Vietnam (Nov 14, 2025)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Vietnam broadcast. Carlos notes: 700 billion dong to support four disaster-stricken provinces in Central Vietnam, Voice of Vietnam, 11885 kHz Click here to view on YouTube. QSL Card I’m sharing with you this beautiful […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of E.L.W.A. Radio (November 13, 2025)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent E.L.W.A. Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: ELWA Radio broadcast cut off due to a power outage in Liberia Click here to view on YouTube.
Meeting WavViewDX Developer Reinhard Weiß, and Visiting Akihabara With Him (A Totsuka DXers Circle Article by Kazu Gosui)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Nick Hall-Patch, who has kindly provided a translation of this article from the Japanese-language publication PROPAGATION by the Totsuka DXers Circle (TDXC). Here, Kazu Gosui recounts his meeting with WavViewDX developer Reinhard Weiß during his visit to Tokyo . Meeting WavViewDX developer Reinhard Weiß, and Visting Akihabara With Him […]
Hackaday: The Cold War-Era Survivable Low-Frequency Communication System (SLFCS)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis Dura, who shares the following article about Cold War–era low-frequency communications, from Hackaday: During the Cold War, the U.S. developed the Survivable Low-Frequency Communication System (SLFCS) — a radio network designed to function even after a nuclear attack. Using long-wavelength LF and VLF signals that can travel vast […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Nacional (November 11, 2025)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Nacional broadcast. Carlos notes: Radio Nacional: 3 billion people without access to cooling by the middle of the 21st century! Click here to view on YouTube.
Texas Radio Shortwave: Schedule for December 2024 – January 2025
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click image to enlarge):
Futures: A rehabilitative radio station for youth in detention
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer, who shares this article about Australia’s first rehabilitative radio station for youth in detention, Futures, from Branding in Asia: Musicians Making a Difference (MMAD), in partnership with creative studio Supermassive and Youth Justice NSW, has launched Futures–an audio-based rehabilitative program presented as a hip hop radio station. […]