Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following April 2025 schedule for Texas Radio Shortwave (click here for PDF version):
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Texas Radio Shortwave: Program Schedule for April 2025
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April 2025 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update:
There are some schedule changes for April 2025 in From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot:
From the Isle of Music, April 2025 (NOTE NEW SCHEDULE)
April’s program will feature a tribute to one of the giants of Cuban timba, Paolo FG, who recently passed away in a tragic accident. We hope to have some special guests.
Friday, April 11:
6070 kHz at 1700 UTC
3955 at 2100 UTC
Sunday, April 13:
9670 kHz at 1800 UTC using beam E (repeat of April 11 episode).
Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, April 2025 (NOTE NEW SCHEDULE)
April’s program will feature mainly music from Lesotho with some helpful recommendations from its embassy in the US and will air as follows:
Friday, April 18:
6070 kHz at 1700 UTC
3955 at 2100 UTC
Sunday, April 20:
9670 kHz at 1800 UTC using beam E (repeat of April 18 episode).
**In addition to direct radio reception, both programs honor reception reports using remote SDRs as long as the whole program is described and which SDR is specified.
New Test Transmissions from Texas Radio Shortwave – Special QSLs Available!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry Colgan of Texas Radio Shortwave, who writes:
TEXAS RADIO SHORTWAVE TEST BROADCASTS – MARCH 1-2 ON 6070 KHZ & 9670 KHZ
Listener Reports Needed!
In addition to our regular monthly programs, we’ll conduct test broadcasts to improve our reach. Listener reports are crucial in determining whether we should adjust our schedule for April and beyond.
Test Schedule:
6070 kHz – Europe
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- Saturday, March 1, at 1600 UTC
- Sunday, March 2, at 1200 UTC
Purpose: We are considering replacing 3955 kHz due to severe audio interference from another transmitter at Channel 292. If 6070 kHz provides better reception, we’ll make the switch.
9670 kHz – North America
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- Sunday, March 2, at 2300 UTC
Purpose: We are considering replacing our early morning UTC transmissions with late-night ones if the latter provides better reception.
Listener Reports & Special QSL Cards
We’ll issue a unique verification for accurate reports on these test transmissions and our standard QSL for regular programming. We don’t know what the test QSL will look like, but we promise it will be a great addition to your collection!
To submit a report, listen for at least 20 minutes and email your reception details to texasradioshortwave@protonmail.com.
Your feedback is essential in shaping our future broadcasts. Thanks for tuning in and supporting Texas Radio Shortwave!
73.
Terry N5RTC
Texas Radio Shortwave
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March 2025 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update:
From the Isle of Music, March 2025
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.
February 2025 Schedule: From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bill Tilford, who shares the following announcement and schedule:
From the Isle of Music, February 2025
February’s program will feature recent Cuban jazz from musicians who participated in Havana’s Jazz Plaza 2025:
Friday, February 7:
3955 kHz at 2200 UTC
Saturday, February 8:
3955 kHz at 1800 UTC simulcasted with 9670 kHz using beam E-F (repeat of February 7 episode).
Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, February 2025
February’s program will feature mainly music from the Bahamas with some other odds and ends and will air as follows:
Friday, February 14:
3955 kHz at 2200 UTC
Saturday, February 15:
3955 at 1800 UTC simulcasted with 9670 using beam E-F (repeat of February 14 episode).
**In addition to direct radio reception, both programs do honor reception reports using remote SDRs with eQSLs as long as the whole program is described and which SDR is specified.
Texas Radio Shortwave: Program Schedule for February 2025
January 2025 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update:
From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot January Schedule
From the Isle of Music:
January’s program will feature retro Cuban music from the 1950s and 1960s and will air as follows:
(NEW) Friday, January 10:
3955 kHz at 2200 UTC
Saturday, January 11:
(NEW) 3955 at 1800 UTC simulcasted with 9670 using beam E-F (repeat of January 10 episode).
Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot:
January’s program will feature mainly Kurdish music and will air as follows:
(NEW) Friday, January 17:
3955 kHz at 2200 UTC
Saturday, January 18:
(NEW) 3955 at 1800 UTC simulcasted with 9670 using beam E-F (repeat of January 17 episode).
In addition to regular radio listening, both shows honor reception reports using websdrs provided that the report covers the entire program and specifies which remote sdr was used. All QSLs are eQSLs, and we will probably send an acknowledgment only for partial reports.
73,
Bill