Tag Archives: WRMI

VOA Radiogram “soft launch” this weekend

Posted on March 15, 2013 by Thomas

Kudos to VOA research analyst Dr. Kim Andrew Elliott for his remarkable innovation:  VOA Radiograms (i.e., digital text messages sent over shortwave broadcast radio), and for promoting this concept through the Voice of America. His persistance, with support from forward-thinking … 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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More shortwave digital text (and the reason behind it)

Posted on December 8, 2012 by Thomas

SWLing Post readers have seen previous posts regarding text being broadcast via shortwave digital modes on WBCQ, WRMI and The Mighty KBC (which broadcasts again this weekend). Recently, Kim Elliott explained his mission behind these digital tests. Not only do … Continue reading →

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Radio República: shortwave broadcasting 24/7 on a budget

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Thomas

In this Miami Herald Op Ed piece, Orlando Gutierrez-Boronat, the national secretary of the Cuban Democratic Directorate, defends his organization and their clandestine station, Radio Republica. It’s worth noting that in an effort to use their limited funds effectively, and … Continue reading →

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WRMI/Radio Republica Special DX Test

Posted on January 7, 2012 by Thomas

(Source: Jeff White WRMI and Mike Terry, Cumbre DX) Radio Miami International, in cooperation with our client Radio Republica, will be conducting a special DX test at 2000-2100 UTC January 7, 2300-2400 UTC January 7, and 0200-0300 UTC January 8, … Continue reading →

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Radio Slovakia International to continue shortwave broadcasts to Caribbean and Latin America

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Thomas

(Source: Southgate Amateur Radio Club) A last-minute agreement between Radio Slovakia International and Radio Miami International (WRMI) will permit the international radio station of Slovakia to continue its shortwave transmissions in English and Spanish to the Caribbean and Latin America. … Continue reading →

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War of the Worlds on your shortwave radio – October 30th

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Thomas

On October 30, 2010 at 0100UTC on 9955khz, PCJ Radio will present a special broadcast of HG Wells’ War Of The Worlds as it was originally broadcast on CBS Radio. PCJ is also giving away 3 copies of this program. … 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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PCJ Media Brings Nash Holos to Shortwave

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Thomas

PCJ Media has announced the addition of Nash Holos (Ukrainian: “Our Voice”) to its program roster. Nash Holos is a bilingual Ukrainian-themed radio program which focuses on Ukrainian culture with an international perspective. The program is produced and hosted by … 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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