Category Archives: Schedules and Frequencies

Peter is impressed with the 2024 World Radio and TV Handbook

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Peter Luskey, who writes:

My new WRTH 2024 arrived from Germany on.the Radiodata earlybird program through their USA package fulfillment agent on Wednesday, 20 Dec. 2024, undamaged in excellent shape through USPS priority mail. This is the earliest date in the season that I have ever received my annual copy.

Editorially it seems to be a fine job, with a larger typeface in the front feature material and a slightly smaller but highly readable sans serif typeface in the balance of the book. The book actually contains more material than last year’s edition, despite being 816 pages in length, 32 pages fewer than last year.

Of particular interest is the greatly expanded SW broadcasting frequency list, which now indicates broadcasting days of the week and times of day divided by language, transmitter site and target area. All of the features from last year have been retained, including MW AM frequency lists for all major regions of the world, including North America, and the FM lists are now split by state or province for many countries, including the USA and Canada. They are again offering a digital edition updated every day, at a charge discounted for owners of a printed copy.

I am delighted by both the expanded content and the speed and quality of the shipment, and recommend that broadcasting DXers of every part of the spectrum consider either or both the print and digital editions.

Peter Luskey

Click here to order a copy of WRTH 2024 or check out the WRTH home page.

Alan Roe’s 2023 Guide to Holiday Broadcasts on Shortwave (Version 3.1)!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares the following update:

Hi Thomas

Attached is an updated (version 3.1) list of Holiday Programming on Shortwave covering the period up to Monday 1 January 2024.

Note that this will most likely be the last version update that I will announce, however the list will continue to be updated on Box.com when and if further details are received.

Many thanks & 73

Alan Roe

Click here to download Holiday Programming on Shortwave 2023 V3.1 (PDF).

Thank you for sharing this update, Alan!

Alan Roe’s Updated 2023 Guide to Holiday Broadcasts on Shortwave!

Original Image by Annie SprattMany thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares the following update:

Hi Thomas

Attached is an updated (version 2) list of Holiday Programming on Shortwave covering the period Saturday 16 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024.

Many thanks & 73

Alan Roe

Click here to download Holiday Programming on Shortwave 2023 V2 (PDF).

Thank you for sharing this update, Alan!

Detailed List of Radio Romania International English Programs (Dec 18 – Jan 2)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who writes:

Hi Thomas

I have been sent a listing with full descriptions of topics to be heard on the English service of Radio Romania International for most programmes for each day from 18 December to 2 January. This list was very kindly compiled and supplied by Vlad Paclu from RRI. [P]lease let Vlad and the team at RRI know that their efforts to provide such information over the holiday period was useful – their email address is [email protected]

Many thanks

Alan Roe

Click here to download the RRI Program Schedule (PDF).

Thank you for sharing this with us, Alan, and we’ll let Vlad and the team know how much we appreciate it! Sending my email now!

Alan Roe’s “Holiday Broadcasts on Shortwave” (Version 1)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who once again has published his excellent Holiday Broadcasts on Shortwave schedule. 

Alan notes:

I have again been collating a list of programming on shortwave over the forthcoming holiday period, covering Saturday 16 December 2023 to Monday 1 January 2024.

The list includes seasonal and non-seasonal programming. Regular weekly music programming, where no special advance programme information has been provided, are not generally included in this list, but please refer to my Music on Shortwave list.

Many thanks and 73

Alan Roe

Click here to download Holiday Broadcasts on Shortwave Version 1 (PDF).

Thank you so much for sharing your guide, Alan. I look forward to it each season!

Alan Roe’s B23 season guide to music on shortwave (version 3.0)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-23 (version 3.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download:

Click here to download Music on Shortwave B-23 v3.0 (PDF)

As always, thank you for sharing your excellent guide, Alan!

This dedicated page will always have the latest version of Alan’s guide available for download.

SWList: A new shortwave schedules app for iOS devices

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Stefano Rampazzo, who recently contacted me regarding his new iOS app called SWList.

SWList pulls all of its radio schedule information from the excellent EiBi list and stores it locally of offline use.

Here are a few screenshots from my iPhone 12 (click images to enlarge):

If you have an iPhone or iPad, you might give this app a try. It isn’t free, but at $3.99 it’s an affordable app.

Click here to check it out in the iOS App Store.