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Radio Time Travel: Eifeler Radiotage Returns to Shortwave October 16, 2026
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Gérard Koopal who notes that the Eifeler Radiotage will return to the airwaves October 16–18, 2026, with three days of special programming from the Eifel region of Germany. The broadcast will be in German and will feature a variety of programs exploring history, music, radio, science fiction, and other […]
TV on shortwave radio
Hi to all our SWLing Post friends. Here’s this week’s Imaginary Stations schedule for your shortwave radio/SDR listening pleasure. On Wednesday 14th October 2026, at 0200 hrs UTC on 9395 kHz we have a new episode of WHFM: Herman’s Radio & Record Room on WRMI this week, with vintage tunes & even old-time radio shows […]
Radio Waves: SAQ UN-Day Broadcast & Test Transmission, Radio Bulgaria QSL 10, Liblice Transmitter Masts Demolition, and Source for Streaming Station URLs
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 Paul Jamet, David Iurescia, and Alon for the following tips: SAQ Grimeton scheduled to air on UN-Day, […]
A Comprehensive Review of the Choyong LC100 Receiver
by John Figliozzi Until the Choyong LC90 was introduced in 2023, there were no radios on the market that simultaneously offered both shortwave and Internet streaming in one unit. Even three years later, Choyong remains the only “smart radio” manufacturer in the world. Now it has introduced an upgraded model – the LC100. Bottom Line […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK & Radiofax (October 5, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: NHK (audio) & Japan Meteorological Agency (radiofax): Typhoon No. 27 moves north near the Ogasawara Islands; formation of No. 28 and No. 29 creates a “triple typhoon” scenario. Typhoon No. 27, large and strong, is gradually […]
International classic(al) shortwave vibes
Hi to all our SWLing Post friends. Here’s this week’s Imaginary Stations schedule for your shortwave radio/SDR listening pleasure. On Wednesday 7th October 2026, at 0200 hrs UTC on 9395 kHz we bring you another episode of WHFM Herman’s Radio & Record Room via WRMI. They’ll be many vintage tunes and even a few old […]
Texas Radio Shortwave: Updated Schedule for October 2026
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedules for Texas Radio Shortwave (click image to enlarge):
Radio Waves: Radio Prague Support, AirDrift, and AM Radio Mandate Faces Congressional Clock
Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors David Iurescia and Aaron Hughes for the following tips: Your support means the world to Radio Prague […]
Shortwave Memories — Richard E. Wood
by Karl D. Forth Richard E. Wood may have been the best-known DXer ever. I first met him briefly at a radio convention in the mid-1970s; it may have been Columbus or Atlanta. A friend, Robert Kramer, had met him earlier and hadn’t enjoyed his first encounter. Rob had asked Richard to autograph his copy […]
An Analog Touch of Class for SDRAngel: Two New Open-Source Tools for SWLs and SDR Enthusiasts
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Patrizio (IN3032SWL), who writes: Dear SWLing Post Readers, Before presenting the projects, I would like to share a brief personal reflection. I am 59 years old, not a professional programmer, I still use an old PC running Windows 7, and I am studying to take the amateur radio license […]
More BBC Local Radio Mediumwave Closures in November 2026
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Majid Hussain, who shares this update from the BBC: BBC Local Radio Medium Wave transmission changes BBC Local Radio Medium Wave transmission services in Cumbria, Derby, Gloucestershire, Norfolk and Somerset will close by the end of November 2026. This is the final phase of a switch off process which […]
Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Bandeirantes & NHK (September 23-24, 2026)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report. Carlos notes: Whether in Japan or Brazil, El Niño knows no borders! …10 dead and 4 missing due to heavy rains from Typhoon No. 25 in Chiba and Kanagawa… “We have reached a toll of 6 dead and […]
More Pirate Radio Waterfall Images
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Perry Lusk, who writes: Thanks to Dan Greenall for the article on SDR waterfalls. There is a lot of activity lately that I have found on the Kiwi SDR KF8KK located in Michigan. So far, Stern Radio has the most creative examples: As you can see, they broadcast in […]
More classical jams served up in the radio room
Hi to all our SWLing Post friends. Here’s this week’s Imaginary Stations schedule for your shortwave radio/SDR listening pleasure. On Wednesday 30th September 2026, at 0200 hrs UTC on 9395 kHz we bring you WHFM Herman’s Radio & Record Room via WRMI. The show returns to the airwaves with new episodes featuring mid-century music from […]
The Vietnamese Marine Radio Network
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 favor and leave a review on Amazon. Fair warning … This article comes with a quiz at the end! If asked […]
Bob’s Radio Corner: Focusing on Hardware
By Bob Colegrove I have a friend who has collected antique cars for many years. So far, his collection is no immediate challenge to that of Jay Leno. However, it is his collection, and he is very proud of it. The cars festoon the inside of a large barn on his rural property. You will […]
UPDATE: Radio Nacional da Amzonias Shortwave Service
by Paul Walker News Director/Operations Assistant, Wolf Creek Radio Broadcasting of Laramie, WY As many know, Radio Nacional da Amazonias has been operating on a much reduced schedule for several months now. The shortwave service owned by the government broadcaster, Empresa Brasil de Comunicação is using transmitters that are about 50 years so and several […]
October 2026 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 2026 This month, we will air the postponed episode covering the career of accordionist/bandleader/arranger/composer/producer Eddy Gaytan, born in Argentina but moved to Cuba and had an impact on several styles of Cuban music. We hope to have […]
ELWA Monrovia, Liberia – Then and Now
by Dan Greenall Radio ELWA (Eternal Love Winning Africa) is a Christian ministry station that has been on the air from Monrovia, Liberia since 1954. When I first heard them in the 1970’s from my listening post in Ontario, Canada, they were using 10 and 50 kw transmitters to broadcast their programs to targets in […]
End of an Era: Kyodo News radiofax service discontinued
Yes, ladies and gentlemen, I knew that sooner or later this was going to happen. Yesterday, September 22, 2026, on a cold, sunny morning, I was in Porto Alegre doing my usual radio listening when I thought of tuning in to 16971 kHz to download one of Kyodo News’ news bulletins via radiofax. No signal. […]