Category Archives: Program Spotlight

Switzerland In Sound comes with a familiar voice

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Thomas

For any of you who listened to Swiss Radio International (SRI) on shortwave radio, you’ll no doubt know the name of long-time radio presenter Bob Zanotti. For me, his deep, rich voice was synonymous with SRI. What you may not … Continue reading →

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VOA Radiograms Today (17 March 2013)

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Thomas

(Source: VOA Radiogram) The third airplay of VOA Radiogram is coming soon, at 1300 UTC, on 6095 kHz. Another, directed to Europe, will be at 1930 UTC on 15670 kHz. Thanks to the many listeners throughout Europe, North America, and even in … Continue reading →

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Wavescan focuses on Africa in 2013

Posted on January 12, 2013 by Thomas

For those of you looking for an informative show on international broadcasting, shortwave radio and DXing, checkout Wavescan by AWR. This year, I understand a lot of focus will be placed on radio and broadcasting to/in Africa. Wavescan’s full schedule … Continue reading →

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Radio Australia’s Saturday Night Country is a part of my Saturday morning

Posted on June 4, 2012 by Thomas

Even though it’s well over 9,800 miles (15,800 kilometers) and many time zones from where I live, I listen to Radio Australia’s Shepparton broadcast site perhaps more than any other on the shortwave bands. For decades, it has beamed a broad and … Continue reading →

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WBCQ to send digital message over shortwave tonight

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Thomas

Update: Missed this broadcast? No worries–not only did we record the digital message, but we’ll teach you how to decode it. (Source: WBCQ on Facebook) On Friday, May 4, 2012, during Allan Weiner Worldwide (8pm US eastern time, 0000 UTC), … Continue reading →

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Bob Thomann and Bob Zanotti interview Jeff White

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Thomas

(Source: Switzerland in Sound via RNW Media Network) Bob Thomann and Bob Zanotti, better known as The Two Bobs formerly of Swiss Radio International, have been friends with Jeff White for decades. Jeff started out as a shortwave listener, and … Continue reading →

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The Happy Station Show’s New Year Contest

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Thomas

Keith Perron of the new Happy Station Show is running a listener contest with some pretty cool prizes up for grabs. I find it encouraging that a new shortwave radio program is offering listener prizes–reminds me of the good old … Continue reading →

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