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Shortwave music and library tickets

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Hi to all SWLing Post community. Here’s the Imaginary Stations schedule for this week’s listening pleasure.

On Wednesday 19th August 2026 on WRMI at 0200 hrs UTC on 9395 kHz we have another show in the WHFM – Herman’s Radio and Record Room series. This is a programme by DJ Frederick Moe in memory of his father Herman (1919-2001) and features mid-century sounds including country, jazz, folk and easy listening.

While on Saturday 22nd August at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 23rd August at 1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and 2000 hrs UTC on 3975 kHz/6160 kHz, we bring you a new episode of the Shortwave Music Library. Expect all sorts of music from DJ Frederick’s collection and maybe some fine examples of library music? Tune in to find out!

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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The New XHDATA D-226/D-228 DSP Shortwave/AM/FM/WX Portable

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UPDATE (16:15 UTC, August 14, 2026): This post has been updated to clarify that XHDATA is preparing to release two different receivers, the D-228 and D-226. The original version of this post conflated some of the specifications and features of the two models. Many thanks to Paul Jamet for the clarification.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Jamet, who shares the following news:

Have you heard of the D-228? XHDATA’s new dial-type receiver? Description and additional info:

https://www.xhdata.com.cn/products/xhdata-d-228-noaa-radio

FM: 87–108 MHz – AM: 520–1710 kHz, 10 kHz – SW: 5.6–23 MHz – WB: 162.4–162.55 MHz

The D-228 includes reception of the NOAA weather band and is therefore primarily intended for the North American market. The D-228 is currently available only in green.

Both the D-228 and D-226 feature three power modes—rechargeable battery, AA batteries, and 5V DC—as well as a small flashlight, allowing XHDATA to classify these compact receivers as emergency radios.

There is, however, another model that should not be confused with the D-228: the XHDATA D-226, which XHDATA says will also be available soon.

The D-226 does not support the NOAA weather band and is intended primarily for the global market. Its specifications are:

FM: 64–108 MHz – AM: 520–1730 kHz, 9/10 kHz – SW: 4.75–22 MHz

XHDATA D-226 product page

The D-226 will be available in three colors.

Paul notes that he had initially assumed the D-226 would follow the reception specifications of the D-219, but he now believes that assumption may not be accurate. XHDATA subsequently clarified the distinction between the two new receivers.

Sunshine and shortwave

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Hi to all SWLing Post community. Here’s the Imaginary Stations schedule for this week’s listening pleasure.

On Wednesday 12th August 2026, at 0200 hrs UTC on 9395 kHz on WRMI we have WHFM – Herman’s Radio and Record Room. This is another show in a series of programmes by DJ Frederick Moe in memory of his father Herman (1919-2001) and features mid-century sounds including country, jazz, folk and easy listening.

Later that day at 2000 hrs UTC on 3975 kHz/6160 kHz via Shortwave Gold, we bring you a repeat of last week’s episode of Skybird Radio International. It’s a show that features music from all around this world of ours.

While on Saturday 15th August at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 16th August at 1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and 2000 hrs UTC on 3975 kHz/6160 kHz, we bring you the return of that hot shiny thing we call the Sun with WSUN. The show is a tribute of the star we revolve around, with tunes about it and all things solar. Tune in and let the sun(shine) back into your life.

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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The Voice of Independent Myanmar: A new shortwave broadcast providing news to Myanmar

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Tracy Wood, who shares this fascinating report from Mizzima about the launch of “Voice of Independent Myanmar,” a new weekly shortwave broadcast aimed at providing independent news and information to listeners in Myanmar.

The new service, a collaboration between Mizzima and Reporters Without Borders (RSF), airs Sundays from 7:00–8:00 AM Myanmar time on 17,665 kHz. The programming includes local and international news, analysis, practical information, and features on human rights and disinformation.

Yet another powerful reminder of why shortwave radio remains so important. Unlike internet and cellular networks, shortwave can reach across borders without relying on local communications infrastructure—and a simple battery-powered receiver can be enough to access it. In a country experiencing censorship and periodic internet shutdowns, that can make shortwave a remarkably resilient lifeline for independent information.

Read the full report from Mizzima: Myanmar: RSF and Mizzima to reopen a vital information lifeline on shortwave radio

Demod: A New iOS/iPadOS App for Exploring Remote Receivers

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Alphonse, who is an SWL and independent app developer, who recently reached out to introduce Demod, a new iOS/iPadOS receiver app designed for exploring shortwave and other radio signals via remote receivers.

Demod connects to KiwiSDR, SpyServer, and rtl_tcp servers, and includes a built-in directory of public receivers, so you can start exploring even if you don’t have any radio hardware of your own. One particularly intriguing feature is its Identify function, which uses the HFCC broadcast schedule, your receiver’s location, and the current UTC time to help identify the station you’re hearing, including its language and approximate transmitter distance. The app can also perform on-device live transcription and translation of received audio.

Alphonse says the app collects no data and contains no ads or tracking. The current release is version 1.3, and he has put together a short 90-second demonstration for anyone interested in seeing it in action:

I haven’t had a chance to try Demod myself yet, so consider this an announcement rather than a review—but it certainly looks like an intriguing tool for SWLs, particularly those who enjoy exploring remote receivers. I do plan to take it for a spin soon!

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

Alan Roe’s A-26 Season Guide to Music on Shortwave (version 4.0)

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Alan Roe, who shares his A-26 (version 4.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download.

Click here to download Music on Shortwave A-26 v4.0 (PDF)

Alan has also created at-a-glance, single-page PDF programme grids for BBC World Service, CGTN Radio, Radio Romania International, Voice of Turkey, and Radio Taiwan International — all updated for the A-26 broadcast season. If you’d like to download these, visit Alan’s Box account here: http://tinyurl.com/shortwaveprograms

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.