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The BBC crosses an ethical line in North Korea
If you’ve been a reader of the SWLing Post for long, you may know I am an avid supporter of free speech via radio and other media; I am also a strong advocate of journalistic ethics. Following, I share choice words about a … Continue reading
Pirate Radio Recordings: Radio GaGa
For your listening pleasure: 28 minutes of pirate radio fun, courtesy of Radio GaGa. Recorded on Saturday, February 2nd, 2013–starting around 00:10 UTC–on 6.925 MHz (USB). Click here to download the MP3 of the recording, or simply listen below: Standard … Continue reading
Large Coronal Mass Ejection (CME) to hit earth January 24th
CME‘s have a very negative effect on shortwave radio. This particular CME is the largest to hit earth in 7 years–certain high-flying airplanes may even be re-routed. On the positive note, the strong ensuing geo-magnet storms should create some beautiful aurorasin … Continue reading
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Tagged CME, Coronal Mass Ejections, shortwave, Space Weather
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BBC report on the restoration of a WWII Tunny Machine
Occasionally, I happen upon news articles that are only marginally shortwave radio related but certainly embody the spirit and nostalgia of radio. This is such an article. Kudos to the BBC for reporting on the full restoration of a WWII … Continue reading
SWL Fest 2010 – March 5–6, 2010
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 Kulpsville, Pennsylvania this year. This will be my second year attending, and I have … Continue reading
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Tagged NASWA, SWL Fest, SWLFest, Winterfest
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PCJ Media Special About Shortwave Radio In Africa
Ears To Our World, a non-profit organization that distributes self-powered shortwave radios to classrooms in the 3rd world, is soon to be featured in a special dedicated radio show. The one-hour program will focus on ETOW and the importance of … Continue reading


