Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul, who writes:
Hi Thomas, while watching this documentary from the BBC telling how people Northern Ireland survived the Blitz in World War 2. I spotted this glitch. The picture is from a scene when Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain declared war on Germany.
It will be noted that the radio’s dial has an FM band. FM broadcasting commenced in the UK in 1955.
Cheers
Paul
Christchurch,
New Zealand
You’ve a keen eye for detail, Paul. Thanks for sharing.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening reports of two recent NHK broadcasts.
Carlos notes:
China’s President Xi speaks with President Trump by phone, stressing his position on Taiwan, NHK, 11815 kHz.
Click here to view on YouTube.
Kyodo News Morning Edition, radiofax received in Porto Alegre (Nov 25)
Carlos notes:
US president Trump advises Japan PM Takaichi not to provoke China on Taiwan, NHK, 11815 kHz
Click here to view on YouTube.
Prime Minister Takaichi seeks to calm party leader debate over Taiwan, saying “the existential crisis is a comprehensive judgment”.
Today’s Kyodo News Morning Edition, radiofax received in Porto Alegre.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who writes:
I was listening to the news on the radio when I was caught by surprise with this earthquake alert!
NHK earthquake alert, listened in Porto Alegre, Nov 25, 2025, 09h09 UTC:
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update:
December continues with 3955 kHz only, and since it is the season for various holidays in multiple countries, both programs will be “surprise packages” of musical goodies for those who need a break from regular holiday programming. Dates and times are as follows:
From the Isle of Music December 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025, :3955 kHz, 1800 CET (1700 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC)
Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot December 2025**
Friday December 19:3955 kHz, 1800 CET (1700 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC)
**UBMP times subject to change, check the Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/UncleBillsMeltingPot/ for confirmation.
Happy Holidays to all.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent _____ broadcast.
Carlos notes:
NHK + Kyodo News: China bans Japanese seafood, Taiwan lifts restrictions on Japanese food
Click here to view on YouTube.
Kyodo News Morning Edition radiofax:
“Taiwan lifts restrictions on Japanese food”
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Mark Hirst, who writes:
Thomas,
Episode 4 of Pluribus dropped today (November 21).
It opens with a radio operator methodically tuning across the amateur bands listening for a signal.
Mark
Wow! I’ve been watching Pluribus and wondered how I missed this shot, only to realize that episode 4 just dropped! Thank you for sharing this, Mark. I’m excited to watch it later today.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeff McMahon, who notes that he’s just published a new article exploring why the Tecsun PL-660 and PL-680 “twins” aren’t quite twins after all. Jeff compares the two radios in his garage setup and finds that while the PL-660 is more sensitive, the PL-680 has a clear advantage where it really counts outdoors: better audio fidelity without distortion at high volumes.