Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of recent Radio Nikkei 1 and 2 broadcasts.
Click here to view on YouTube.
Do you enjoy whistling while you’re at work? We at Imaginary Stations do too and our next programme is the combo show called WSTL—WORK, brought to you by the powers of shortwave radio via Shortwave Gold. The show goes out on Saturday 22nd February 2025 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and also on Sunday 23rd February 2025 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz.
Expect lots of whistling tunes to keep you going through those shifts at work, ones to keep the Robin in your garden amused if you have the radio on while maintaining the flower beds and songs to make you feel like the wandering whistler (if you’re tuned in whilst on a treadmill). And as we have just read, “People whistle to communicate feelings which cannot be readily expressed in words.” Tune in and receive those (shortwave) feelings.
We also have another episode of Radio Ace featuring the fantastic adventures of the ground/rule breaking DJ Flash Frisbone alongside all sorts of interesting stuff on Wednesday 26th February 2025 at 0300 UTC via WRMI. Tune in as Radio is Ace!
Also we need your help again to cover our production and transmission costs. Even if you can only spare a couple of dollars it still helps to bring our shows to the shortwaves. So please donate to paypal.me/DJFrederick. A heartfelt thanks from all at Imaginary Stations goes out to all the folks who have sent us generous donations in the past!
For more information on all our shows, please write to [email protected] and check out our old shows at our Mixcloud page here.
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update:
March’s program will be a Cuban dance party featuring some of our favorite charanga orchestras:
Friday, March 7:
3955 kHz at 2200 UTC
Saturday, March 8:
3955 kHz at 1800 UTC simulcasted with 9670 kHz using beam E-F (repeat of March 7 episode).
Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, March 2025
March’s program will feature mainly music from Corsica and will air as follows:
Friday, March 14:
3955 kHz at 2200 UTC
Saturday, March 15:
3955 at 1800 UTC simulcasted with 9670 using beam E-F (repeat of March 14 episode).
**In addition to direct radio reception, we do honor reception reports using remote SDRs as long as the whole program is described and which SDR is specified.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Adid, who shares the following news from NHK World:
February 14, 2025
Termination of NHK WORLD-JAPAN Verification Cards (confirmation cards)
NHK WORLD-JAPAN has been issuing verification cards (confirmation cards) to people who have notified us that they are listening to our broadcasts.
Please be advised that we have decided to stop issuing the Verification Cards. The cards will be sent for confirmations on broadcasts up to March 20, 2025.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support.
You can continue to submit your comments and requests to English language services through
Contact Us on our website.
Your feedback will be used to improve our broadcasts and services.
Vintage Radio Bulgaria QSL Card
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares the following item from Radio Bulgaria:
16 February marks the anniversary of BNR’s multilingual programme
On February 16, Radio Bulgaria celebrates its 89th anniversary. Throughout these years, our multilingual media has been not only a channel of information, but also an invaluable link with our audience around the world. Today, Radio Bulgaria offers rich journalistic content, including programmes for the Bulgarian diaspora, as well as for foreigners in Bulgaria and abroad. We are active on social media in 11 languages and connect with our listeners through modern digital platforms. The greatest reward for our small team is the trust and affection of our numerous listeners and users from all over the world. [Continue reading…]
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Beunos Aires broadcast.
Carlos notes:
Part of Radio Buenos Aires’ news bulletin (in Spanish): Ukraine not invited to US-Russia peace talks:
“Kiev no fue invitada a las conversaciones entre Estados Unidos y Rusia destinadas a poner fin a la guerra en Ucrania, según confirmó una fuente del gobierno ucraniano.“
(Kyiv has not been invited to talks between the United States and Russia aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, a Ukrainian government source has confirmed.)
Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, in a SONY ICR-N20 receiver.
Curtain Antennas at the Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Site.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Marc Pascoe, who, in response to this article from The Spectator posted last week, shared a thought-provoking piece from ARK on the dangers of phasing out shortwave broadcasts.
The ARK article highlights the critical role shortwave radio has historically played in providing access to information, particularly for rural and underdeveloped regions where internet penetration remains low. Despite digital media’s rise, approximately 37% of the global population still lacks reliable internet access, making shortwave a vital tool for delivering news, emergency alerts, and educational content. The reduction in shortwave services risks isolating these populations, especially during crises when conventional communication networks may be unavailable or compromised.
Additionally, the article underscores the increasing vulnerability to censorship, propaganda, and misinformation as shortwave broadcasts decline. Unlike the internet, which can be easily controlled or restricted by authoritarian regimes, shortwave signals are resilient and difficult to jam. Historical examples from North Korea, Iran, and the war in Ukraine illustrate the crucial role shortwave plays in ensuring the free flow of information.