Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following:
Radiofax from Shanghai Meteorological Bureau (12382 kHz) received today at Urca Beach, Rio de Janeiro (09h00 UTC). Cyclone 01B over India and tropical storm Matmo (Paolo) in the Philippines, the fourth in a row!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Vietnam broadcast.
Carlos notes:
More than 40 dead and missing after Typhoon Bualoi makes landfall in Vietnam, Voice of Vietnam, 11885 kHz
Click here to view on YouTube.
Carlos follows up with the following message:
Once again, I have one of my illustrated radio listening reports published on the Voice of Vietnam website, which is a great honor for me.
https://vovworld.vn/fr-CH/courrier-des-auditeurs/les-trains-de-nuit-au-vietnam-1424691.vov
When I sent this illustrated report, commemorating the 80th anniversary of this famous Vietnamese broadcaster, I received a beautiful and touching message, which I reproduce here.
“Dear friend,
We were deeply moved to receive your magnificent illustration on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Voice of Vietnam. Your creation is much more than a simple listening report: it is a true work of art, full of passion, talent, and friendship.
Every detail, from the portrait of President Ho Chi Minh to the Vietnamese flag and shortwave radio, reflects not only your creativity but also your deep attachment to our radio station. We are deeply touched that you chose to celebrate this historic anniversary in such an original and warm way.
Receiving such a token of friendship from Rio de Janeiro is a precious encouragement for us. You have transformed the listening experience into a universal message of fraternity and sharing. Please know that our entire team is moved and grateful for this exceptional gift.
On behalf of the Voice of Vietnam, we extend our most sincere thanks and deepest gratitude. Your gesture will remain an unforgettable memory of this anniversary.
With our radio friendship, The Voice of Vietnam Team”
Greetings all SWLing Post community, here’s more about what the Imaginary Stations crew will be broadcasting via those shortwaves this week on Saturday 4th October 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 5th October 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2100 UTC (new time slot) on 3975 kHz and 6160 kHz.
It’ll be another trip in time travelling again (via the transmitters at Shortwave Gold) with KTAB – Time Anomaly Broadcasting (the second edition). They’ll be all sorts of great tunes from yesteryear so expect more snap, crackle and pop and even more scratchy 78rpm records and the odd Edison cylinder thrown in for good measure. So step forwards, sideways and backwards in time via that shortwave dial this weekend.
On Wednesday 8th October 2025 at 0200 UTC via WRMI we have an episode of the Ancient Analogue Archive (where we dig deep into the forgotten music on archive.org). So more interesting musical business over the airwaves from Imaginary Stations.
For more information on all our shows, please write to us at [email protected] and check out our old shows at our Mixcloud page here.
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent China National Radio broadcast.
Carlos notes:
Three typhoons leave 27 dead and 16 missing in the Philippines, China National Radio (CNR)
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CNR broadcast and radiofax transmissions from both Japan and South Korea meteorological agencies.
Carlos’ goal is to vividly illustrate the broadcaster’s message in his own unique artistic style and is not a reflection of his own beliefs or those of the SWLing Post. His objective is for his artwork to add historical context and put a visual with the news, reporting, and broadcast content:
Carlos notes:
Typhoon Bualoi leaves trail of destruction in the Philippines and Vietnam, CNR, 17590 kHz
“Sept 26: Typhoon Bualoi has killed 10 people and left 13 missing in the Philippines.”
“Sept 28: The typhoon caused a large number of fallen trees and damaged buildings. It also caused power and internet outages in parts of Ha Tinh Province*”
* Vietnam
Click here to view on YouTube.
Typhoon Bualoi shown in radiofaxes (detail) from the meteorological agencies of Japan and South Korea, received on September 28 at Urca beach, Rio de Janeiro, at frequencies of 13988 kHz and 13570 kHz respectively.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following update:
From the Isle of Music, October 2025
October’s program will be the final of several episodes featuring the best of Cubadisco 2025, Cuba’s most important discographic awards. This is the best of the best of Cuba’s new releases (and recordings from Cubans elsewhere) and will feature a sampling from several categories this month.
Friday, October 10:
6070 kHz at 1700 UTC
3955 kHz at 2100 UTC
Saturday, October 11:
9670 kHz at 1700 UTC using booster beam H to Africa (repeat of October 10 episode).
*Note that our Sunday broadcasts have been moved to Saturdays.
Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, October 2025
In October we will a potpourri of recent releases from around the world.
All broadcasts are on Radio Channel 292 from Germany as follows:
Friday, October 17:
6070 kHz at 1700 UTC
3955 at 2100 UTC
Saturday, October 18:
9670 kHz at 1700 UTC using beam H (repeat of October 17 episode).
*Note that our Sunday broadcasts have moved to Saturdays.
**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.
On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Asheville Radio Museum held its fifth annual Radio Flea Market and Open House—and I attended with camera in hand.
As a proud member and volunteer at the museum, it’s always a treat to see the community come together around radios of every shape and size. The flea market is completely free for both attendees and vendors, and the turnout this year was fantastic. I enjoyed catching up with friends and meeting some new faces—including a number of readers from both the SWLing Post and QRPer.com!
While this sale often highlights antique and vintage radios, it’s by no means limited to them. You’ll find modern gear mixed in as well, as you’ll see in the photo gallery below.
I didn’t take photos of the museum itself during this visit, but I plan to share a full tour in the near future. In the meantime, if you’re in western North Carolina, the Asheville Radio Museum is open most Saturdays and is located on the campus of Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College. [Click here for directions.]
(Click each image to enlarge.)
