Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report.
Carlos notes:
Malvinas: Tierra del Fuego denounces warship, Radio 10, Argentina, 710 kHz AM
Source: Bill’s QSL Gallery
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tracy Wood, who writes:
This one is painful. CKWX was my all-news source here in the borderland.
Rogers Sports & Media is cutting 230 positions across its division and permanently shutting down six radio stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, and Kitchener. The company cited declining advertising revenue and shifting audience habits as drivers of these changes, which are part of a broader strategy to redirect investment toward long-term growth areas.
https://broadcastdialogue.com/rogers-sports-media-cuts-230-jobs-shutters-six-radio-stations/
There is a shortwave angle to this story. CKWX once operated 6080 kHz 10-watt CKFX. You can find QSL images out there. It’s one of the few QSLs I kept.
http://qsl.philcobill.com/blog/?p=3898
Markku (VA3MK) also shares this news item via CTV News:
Photo by Brock Wegner on Unsplash
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis Dura, who shares the following two articles that may be of interest to readers:
The first, from Radio World, highlights a new broadband AM antenna system designed for the upper end of the mediumwave band. The compact design promises easier installation, lower infrastructure requirements, and could offer broadcasters a practical solution where traditional AM tower installations are impractical or prohibitively expensive:
https://www.radioworld.com/tech-and-gear/products/new-antenna-for-upper-am-band-nears-readiness
Dennis also points to a recent Westwood One analysis examining the listening habits of Tesla drivers. Despite Tesla’s increasingly streaming-focused infotainment systems, the data suggests AM/FM radio remains the dominant source of ad-supported in-car audio among Tesla owners:
https://www.westwoodone.com/blog/2026/06/29/reach-future-tesla-buyers-on-am-fm-radio-the-medium-tesla-drivers-listen-to-most/
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Rádio Nanduti broadcast.
Carlos notes:
Paraguay vs Germany: Reporter from Paraguayan Rádio Ñanduti comments on the public celebration after Paraguay’s victory over Germany: “The Guarani lion ate the German shepherd!”
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio 10 AM broadcast.
Carlos notes:
Radio 10 AM 710 kHz, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who writes
I recently purchased a Sony SRF-S84 radio, which, despite its diminutive size, has excellent sensitivity. From what I’ve researched, this model began production by the Japanese company in 2001 and was discontinued around 2010. Below are the radio’s specifications, taken from its instruction manual.
The radio is an analog AM/FM model with a small tuning dial that requires a deft touch. It operates on a single AAA battery (excellent battery life), has no built-in speaker, and features a stereo headphone output (P2). Despite its tiny internal ferrite antenna (approximately 3 cm long) and the typical oscillations of medium waves, I was able to receive stations from neighboring countries very well here in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
Here is some audio from this little marvel. I focused only on the medium waves. All listening sessions were conducted outdoors, at night, and without the aid of a MW loop antenna.
Radio 10, AM 710 kHz, Argentina, June 17, 22h30 (local time)
Radio Universo, AM 970 kHz, Paraguay, June 17, 22h33 (local time)
Radio Atlantica, AM 760 kHz, Argentina, June 17, 22h45 (local time)
Radio Super Rede Boa Vontade, AM 1300 kHz, Brazil, June 17, 23h43 (local time)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Majid Hussain, who notes that the BBC is beginning the phased closure of some of its BBC Radio 5 Live AM transmitters.
According to RadioToday, the first two AM transmitters are scheduled to close at the end of July 2026, marking the start of a wider reduction in the network’s mediumwave coverage. The move reflects the BBC’s continued transition toward FM, DAB, television, and online platforms, while maintaining nationwide access to Radio 5 Live through other distribution methods.
You can read the full story here: