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RTI Spanish Language Service Update

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares the following schedule update from Radio Taiwan International’s Spanish language service:

Typhoon Halong: Three Radiofaxes from Three Meteorological Offices

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who writes: Typhoon Halong in three radiofax received this morning in Rio de Janeiro: -Japan Meteorological Agency (13988 kHz) -Korea Meteorological Administration (13570 kHz) -Shanghai Meteorological Bureau (12382 kHz) Note: I added the little hand to make it easier to locate the typhoon on the charts. Among […]

Practical Engineering: The Bizarre Bases of Antenna Towers

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mark Hirst, who shares the following note: One of my favourite channels just posted a video on the structural engineering challenges of tall radio masts. Mark This is a fascinating video. Thank you, Mark!

Radio Romania International: Listeners’ Day 2025 – How to Participate

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia for sharing this tip: Radio Romania International has announced that Listeners’ Day 2025 will take place on November 2 (the first Sunday after RRI’s anniversary). This year’s theme focuses on digital safety — from phishing scams to AI-driven fraud and disinformation — and they’re inviting listeners to […]

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Vietnam (October 7, 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: Typhoon Matmo, Voice of Vietnam, 11885 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.

Mysterious radio signals

Greetings all SWLing Post community, here’s more about what the Imaginary Stations crew will be getting up to via those shortwaves this week on Saturday 11th October 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 12th October 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2100 UTC (new time slot) on 3975 […]

Sunny Jim’s Trance Journey: October 9, 2025 on WRMI

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor James Salmon, who shares the following announcement: Starting on October 9 pm ET on WRMI 9955kHz – SJTJ – Sunny Jim’s Trance Journey. A chance for me to share with you some of today’s music I currently enjoy listening to. I’ll be playing a selection of uplifting, melodic, well-sung […]

October 16–19, 2025: Travel the World by Radio with The Eifeler Radiotage

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Gérard Koopal for tipping us to this event: If you’re a radio lover, music fan, or just curious about broadcasting in an analog spirit, you’ll want to check out Eifeler Radiotage. The event is billed as “In 2½ Tagen um die Welt” (“Around the World in 2½ Days”) — […]

A Radio Postcard from Seoul

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mark Hirst, who shares the following guest post: A Radio Postcard from Seoul by Mark Hirst I recently spent a very memorable week in Seoul, motivated to travel there by Hallyu or the Korean Wave, a cultural phenomena exemplified by the TV show Squid Game, animated movie K-Pop Demon Hunters, boy band BTS, and girl […]

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of CGTN and CNR With Additional Radiofax Imagery (October 3 & 4, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of recent CGTN and CNR broadcasts. Carlos notes: Typhoon Matmo, the 21st major storm to hit China this year, China National Radio (CNR), 17565 kHz (?) Click here to view on YouTube. Typhoon Matmo disrupts holiday travel in China, […]

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of China National Radio (October 3, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent China National Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Hamas agrees to new Gaza ceasefire proposal, CNR, 17565 kHz (?) Click here to view on YouTube.

Vatican Radio – Then and Now

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following post: When I began shortwave listening back in 1969, Vatican Radio was one of the first stations I came across. That same year, the late Dr. Richard E. Wood authored a book called “Shortwave Voices of the World” in which he writes some notes about the […]

RF750 Plus 3-day Sale

This was emailed out today, so I thought I would post it here for those not on the Radioddity mailing list. Note that in addition to the special code for the RF750 Plus, there is a 20% off site wide code with some exclusions:

Shanghai Meteorological Bureau: Radiofax Shows Tropical Storm Matmo

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following: Radiofax from Shanghai Meteorological Bureau (12382 kHz) received today at Urca Beach, Rio de Janeiro (09h00 UTC). Cyclone 01B over India and tropical storm Matmo (Paolo) in the Philippines, the fourth in a row!

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Vietnam (September 30, 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: More than 40 dead and missing after Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Vietnam, Voice of Vietnam, 11885 kHz Click here to view on YouTube. UPDATE Carlos follows up with the […]

Another trip forwards, sideways and backwards in (shortwave) time

Greetings all SWLing Post community, here’s more about what the Imaginary Stations crew will be broadcasting via those shortwaves this week on Saturday 4th October 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 5th October 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2100 UTC (new time slot) on 3975 kHz and […]

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of China National Radio (September 29, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent China National Radio broadcast. Carlos notes: Three typhoons leave 27 dead and 16 missing in the Philippines, China National Radio (CNR) Click here to view on YouTube.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of China National Radio (September 26 & 28, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CNR broadcast and radiofax transmissions from both Japan and South Korea meteorological agencies. Carlos’ goal is to vividly illustrate the broadcaster’s message in his own unique artistic style and is not a reflection of his own […]

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

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update: From the Isle of Music, October 2025 October’s program will be the final of several episodes featuring the best of Cubadisco 2025, Cuba’s most important discographic awards. This is the best of the best of Cuba’s new releases (and recordings from Cubans elsewhere) and […]

Photo Gallery: Asheville Radio Museum Annual Flea Market & Open House

On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Asheville Radio Museum held its fifth annual Radio Flea Market and Open House—and I attended with camera in hand. As a proud member and volunteer at the museum, it’s always a treat to see the community come together around radios of every shape and size. The flea market is […]