Eye On America: NC radio station becomes voice of recovery after Hurricane Helene

After Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, a couple of radio broadcasters played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Now, six months later, they have taken on a new role in the recovery. Skyler Henry reports.

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Having experienced the devastation of Hurricane Helene firsthand, I can confirm that this radio station, along with its FM relay, delivered crucial community updates when both internet and mobile phone services failed.?Never underestimate the power of local radio. — Thomas

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Geerling Engineering’s Take on the FCC’s “DELETE, DELETE, DELETE” Docket

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Jeff and Joe Geerling provide a quick but insightful overview of the FCC’s “DELETE, DELETE, DELETE” docket, offering their thoughts on its implications—especially from Joe’s perspective as a broadcast engineer. Their discussion is a great starting point for understanding how these regulatory changes could impact radio and wireless communications.

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I should note that a couple weeks ago I submitted a public comment on the FCC site regarding the importance of the amateur radio service—while this isn’t specifically about deregulating the amateur radio service, I believe it’s always worth reinforcing the value of maintaining our spectrum allocations. Click here for more information on the FCC website.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of KBS and NHK (March 28-29, 2025)

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast.

Carlos notes:

Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 dead, NHK, Japan, 11630 kHz
Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.

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Judge Sides with VOA Journalists in Legal Challenge

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Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Station in North Carolina

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking efforts by the Trump administration to shut down Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded international broadcasters. The judge determined that the administration’s actions may have exceeded its authority, as the broadcasters were established by Congress.

The court decision follows recent moves to suspend operations and funding for networks like VOA, Radio Marti, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Some services have since resumed limited operations while legal challenges continue.

Click here to read the full article on CNN.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Korea (March 27, 2025)

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Korea broadcast.

Carlos notes:

Kim Jong Un inspects AI suicide attack drones, Voice of Korea:

Part of the Voice of Korea (DPRK) Spanish-language news bulletin on the reconnaissance and attack drone test inspected by Kim Jong-un. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.

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Federal Judge Temporarily Preserves RFE/RL Funding

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) from cutting off funding to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, citing a lack of proper justification. The ruling allows the network to continue operations while the legal case moves forward.

Read the full story at NPR.

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Rádio Nacional da Amazônia Launches English & Spanish Programming

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With thanks to Atsuhiko Takezawa in the World Radio & Television Handbook Facebook group for the tip-off

Starting March 31st, Radio Nacional will broadcast a 10 minute program in english and spanish at 01:50UTC!

EBC’s Executive Radio Manager Thiago Regotto says this new programming is in response to listener requests when they send in reception reports from other countries. The network will use this programming to highlight some content that has aired on international or cultural topics that have a relevance beyond Brazil, highlighting Radio Nacional as a broadcaster without borders.

The programming will air on the entire Radio Nacional Network, which includes the shortwave outlets at 6180khz (100kw, 239 deg az. beam) and 11780khz (100kw, 312 deg az. beam)

Full original announcement in Portuguese at this link

Full original announcement translated to English at this link

Sunday March 30th Edit: Paul Walker here, I originally posted this article. I realize I may have made a mistake when posting this. The original announcement specified 1050pm local time March 31st, which would be 01050UTC April 1st. I jumbled up some dates/numbers on this, so it may not start till UTC time April 1st. My apologies for the mistake, if in fact I made one.

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