Category Archives: Current Events

May and June test transmissions from PCJ Radio International

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Thomas

From May 19th until June 9th, 2013, PCJ Radio International will be conducting a number test transmissions from Trincomalee, Sri Lanka. Here are the details: Dates: May 19, 26; June 2, 9th – 2013 Time: 1300 to 1400UTC Frequency: 11,750 … Continue reading →

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No-Spoiler Review: “The Numbers Station” with John Cusack and Malin Akerman (no spoilers)

Posted on April 25, 2013 by Thomas

The following is a no-spoiler review, as I assume many of you may be waiting for the film to hit the big screen, and I wouldn’t want to reveal any cinematic surprises. We first mentioned The Numbers Station back in … Continue reading →

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Annual InfoAge Radio Electronics Auction, April 27th 2013

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Thomas

If you live near Wall, New Jersey and love antique radios, this is the auction for you. Proceeds benefit InfoAge, the Radio Technology Museum and National Broadcasters Hall of Fame. View the auction catalog by clicking here, full auction details below: … Continue reading →

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DRM tests from Moscow starting tomorrow morning

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Thomas

The WRTH Facebook page has noted that DRM tests from Moscow will take place on 25,900 kHz starting Friday, March 22nd (tomorrow) at 10:00 UTC and ending on Saturday, March 23rd at 10:00 UTC. Details of each broadcast can be … Continue reading →

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Own a piece of National Public Radio history

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Thomas

National Public Radio (NPR) is moving to a new building in Washington, DC.  They’re auctioning off all of the studio equipment and furniture they’re leaving behind. Here’s your chance to own a piece of radio history–and, perhaps, start your own … Continue reading →

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Vatican Radio: breaking news broken?

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Thomas

A few moments ago, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina was elected Pope, becoming the first pontiff from the Americas, and taking the name Pope Francis I. When breaking news like this is happens, I often turn to shortwave radio to hear … Continue reading →

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The Mighty KBC testing Monday & Tuesday morning

Posted on March 10, 2013 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC will be testing Monday and Tuesday mornings (March 11th & 12th) from 09.00 -11.00 UTC. They will be on the following frequencies (simultaneously): 5,955 kHz from Nauen with The Giant Jukebox 6,095 kHz from Wertachtal with Transport Radio … Continue reading →

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The 2013 SWL Fest: another good one!

Posted on March 7, 2013 by Thomas

I’m back from a week of travelling which happily included three nights in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, at the NASWA Winter SWL Fest. As I’ve mentioned before, I look forward to the SWL Fest every year. Not only am I able … Continue reading →

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VOA protests jamming of English service to China

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Thomas

(Source: VOA) The Voice of America is protesting new jamming of its English broadcasts in China. VOA Director David Ensor condemned the new interference and said the U.S. government broadcaster is working with experts to determine the precise origin of … Continue reading →

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NASB & DRM USA Annual meetings, Birmingham, Alabama

Posted on February 19, 2013 by Thomas

I attended and presented at the NASB meeting last year at Radio Free Asia’s headquarters in Washington DC. It was an amazing meeting and great opportunity to talk radio with industry leaders. You should consider attending an NASB meeting if … Continue reading →

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