Category Archives: Current Events

Annual C.Crane sale on “orphan” radios

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Thomas

I just received an email announcing a sale on C. Crane “orphan” products; customer returned products that C. Crane inspects and gives a full 60 day money-back guarantee and full 1 year warranty. This sale has almost become an annual … Continue reading →

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Three things you can do to honor World Radio Day 2013

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Thomas

From my previous posts today you’ll already know it’s UNESCO World Radio Day–a day to celebrate the relevance of radio in the 21st century. Here are some ideas of how you can celebrate and make a difference with radio: Send a … Continue reading →

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World Radio Day 2013: Message from UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Thomas

“In conflict situations and times of crisis, radio is a lifeline for vulnerable communities.”

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Voice of Russia: World celebrates all-uniting role of radio

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Thomas

(Source: Voice of Russia) February 13 is World Radio Day. It’s a young holiday, just two years old, established on the initiative of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2011. Representatives of all of the world’s … Continue reading →

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Attend the 26th Annual Winter SWL Fest

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Thomas

For those of you readers who often feel you’re alone in your enthusiasm for radio, I highly encourage you to attend the NASWA-sponsored SWL Fest in Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania this year. The ‘Fest is jam-packed with radio-related information and attended … Continue reading →

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Radio documentary on history of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation

Posted on December 22, 2012 by Thomas

(Source: John Figliozzi via InternetRadio Digest) ABC Radio National will broadcast a weeklong series highlighting the history, development, key moments and future of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation on the occasion of its 80th Anniversary, from December 24-28.  Details from: http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/specialbroadcasts/abc-80th-anniversary/4373618 … Continue reading →

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The Mighty KBC repeating digital tests this weekend

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Thomas

The Mighty KBC is repeating the digital test they broadcast last weekend. If you tune in (9,450 kHz, from 00:00-02:00 UTC) you should try decoding their digital message. If you configure FLDIGI according to their instructions, below, their broadcast should … Continue reading →

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BBC celebrates 90 years of radio with a global simulcast, you can contribute

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Thomas

(Source: BBC) The BBC today announced plans for an unprecedented global simulcast across its radio networks – including every UK station (local, network and national) and many World Service outlets – curated by Damon Albarn to mark 90 years of … Continue reading →

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Scandinavian Weekend Radio special broadcast this weekend

Posted on August 3, 2012 by Thomas

Scandinavian Weekend Radio will broadcast for 24 hours during the Finnish DX Association’s 50th Annual Summer Meeting, Friday, August 3 and Saturday August 4, 2012. Try to catch Scandinavian Weekend Radio’s broadcasts when conditions are favorable for your part of the globe. … Continue reading →

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Radio Australia’s live coverage of the London 2012 Summer Olympics

Posted on July 28, 2012 by Thomas

This morning, I’ve been enjoying Radio Australia’s live coverage of the London 2012 Summer Olympics. In an era where Olympics coverage is tightly controlled by television networks (and swallowed with a generous amount of sponsorship ads) it’s a relief to … Continue reading →

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