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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Vatican Radio, CGTN Radio, Rádio Nacional, and Rádio Mitre (February 23, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report from several recent broadcasts. Carlos notes: Death of cartel leader “El Mencho” via Vatican Radio, CGTN Radio, Rádio Nacional and Radio Mitre Click here to view on YouTube.
KING on shortwave
Greetings all SWLing Post community! Imaginary Stations bring you a sonic salute to “The king of them all” with KING on Saturday 28th February at 1200 hrs UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 1st March at 1000/1400 UTC on 3975/6160 kHz and 2100 hrs on 3975 kHz (via the services of Shortwave Gold). […]
Breaking News: Environment Canada to permanently shut down VHF Weatheradio (and Hello Weather) on March 16, 2026
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Evans, who first tipped me that Environment Canada is ending Weatheradio and the Hello Weather service effective March 16, 2026. Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has posted the following notice: Change to services: Starting March 16, 2026, Weatheradio and Hello Weather services will be permanently disconnected. You […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Rádio Mitre (February 22, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Rádio Mitre broadcast. Carlos notes: Mexico cartel leader ‘El Mencho’ killed, Radio Mitre, 790 kHz AM Click here to view on YouTube.
Radio Waves: Origins of PRI’s The World, Hona Ghazza, and Vatican Radio at 95
Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Richard Cuff, Carlos Latuff, and David Iurescia for the following tips: How The World launched 30 years ago ‘to […]
Part Three: A Beginner’s Guide to ALE
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Don Moore–noted author, traveler, and DXer–who shares the following post: A Beginner’s Guide to ALE: Part Three By Don Moore 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 […]
Music on Shortwave from Down Under
by Dan Greenall Sometimes, while I’m puttering around at my desk, I like to listen to some music on the radio without the chatter of commercials and other talk interruptions. Now, in the dead of winter here in Canada, I often find myself looking for stations in warmer climates to help “escape” from all the […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of IRIB World Service (February 18, 2026)
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 Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast. Carlos notes: Russia’s Lavrov warns against US strike on Iran, Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran, 15320 kHz “…Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has warned that any new U.S. […]
The Genesis of Carlos Latuff’s Illustrated Radio Listening Reports
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who writes: The first time I thought about illustrating news I listened to on the radio, I was a kid, in the kitchen of my aunt’s apartment, I think in the 80s. From her Philco Transglobe receiver, I was informed that a sea lion had appeared on […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of IRIB World Service (February 18, 2026)
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 Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast. Carlos notes: Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran (in Hebrew), 15320 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
Station to station
Greetings all SWLing Post community! The whole Imaginary Station crew get on board to bring a tribute to all things train wise with CTRN on Saturday 21st February at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 22nd February at 1000/1400/2100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz (via the services of Shortwave Gold). If you […]
After CPB: Public Media Infrastructure (PMI) Takes Shape
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor NT, for sharing this article on the emergence of Public Media Infrastructure (PMI) — the new nonprofit consortium formed to take up key public media infrastructure and distribution roles as Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) winds down. PMI, created through a substantial CPB grant, has now appointed its inaugural […]
Celebrating 90 Years of Radio Bulgaria’s English Voice
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia who shares the following article from Radio Bulgaria–a retrospective that traces the history of the English Service of Bulgarian National Radio, marking nine decades of international broadcasting that brought Bulgaria’s news, culture, and music to listeners around the world. You can read the full article here: https://bnrnews.bg/en/post/428374/radio-bulgarias-english-service-a-legacy-of-distinguished-voices
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran (February 16, 2026)
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 Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast. Carlos notes: Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran (in Hausa and Dari) Click here to view on YouTube.
Part Two: A Beginner’s Guide to ALE
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Don Moore–noted author, traveler, and DXer–who shares the following post: A Beginner’s Guide to ALE: Part Two By Don Moore 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 […]
Bob’s Radio Corner: Where are the Broadcasters?
Where are the Broadcasters? As posed by Bob Colegrove Whenever I ask myself that question, I can’t help thinking of a couple analogies. Let me explain one. In the mid-80s, there were three contenders for the home computing market: IBM, Apple, and Commodore. There were others, but those were the main ones. It was not […]
MLite-880 Review: Advanced SDR Performance in a Traditional Portable Design
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: MLite-880 Spectrum Display Portable: Advanced SDR Performance in Traditional Portable Clothes by Dan Robinson For years, radio listening hobbyists (as many of us who are still around in 2026) have had numerous choices when it comes to portable receivers. Those of us […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the IRIB World Service (February 13, 2026)
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 Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast. Carlos notes: Shamkhani: Our missile capabilities are non-negotiable. Voice of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 15135 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Rádio Nacional (February 13, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Rádio Nacional broadcast. Carlos notes: World Radio Day, Rádio Nacional, 11780 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
Ukraine’s Radio Culture: When Radio Is the Only Voice Left
(Source: Radio Prague International via Paul Jamet) Everywhere – even under Russian occupation – radio waves still find their way To mark World Radio Day, Radio Prague International spoke with Iryna Slavinska, Director of Radio Culture – the third channel of Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne. What role does radio play in war-torn Ukraine? And what […]