Category Archives: Shortwave Radio

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recordings of CNR & CGTN (April 1, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares an illustrated radio listening report of recent CNR and CGTN broadcasts.

Carlos notes:

China, ASEAN steps up humanitarian aid to Myanmar: CNR and CGTN Radio

Part of news bulletins from China National Radio (CNR) and China Global Television Network (CGTN) Radio, in Chinese and English respectively, about China and The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.

Click here to view on YouTube.

What’s the recipe today Jim?

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A big hello to all the SWLing community everywhere. Imaginary Stations have a couple of interesting programmes going out over the airwaves this week. The first is on Saturday 5th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and also on Sunday 6th April 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2000 UTC on 3975 kHz and 6160 kHz. It’s called KJIM and it’s a programme dedicated to all people called James, Jamie, Jimi, Jimmie, Jimmy, Jimbo and Jacob. Tune in at the alloted time and enjoy the Jim inspired show.

On Wednesday 9th April 2025 at our new time of 0200 UTC via WRMI we bring you KFOG. We’re talking about a radio programme from out of the mist and from the depths of the sea. Tune in and enjoy the misty type vibes.

For more information on all our shows, please write to [email protected] and check out our old shows at our Mixcloud page here.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of KBS and NHK (March 28-29, 2025)

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast.

Carlos notes:

Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 dead, NHK, Japan, 11630 kHz
Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.

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Judge Sides with VOA Journalists in Legal Challenge

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Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Station in North Carolina

A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order blocking efforts by the Trump administration to shut down Voice of America (VOA) and other U.S.-funded international broadcasters. The judge determined that the administration’s actions may have exceeded its authority, as the broadcasters were established by Congress.

The court decision follows recent moves to suspend operations and funding for networks like VOA, Radio Marti, and Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.

Some services have since resumed limited operations while legal challenges continue.

Click here to read the full article on CNN.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Korea (March 27, 2025)

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Korea broadcast.

Carlos notes:

Kim Jong Un inspects AI suicide attack drones, Voice of Korea:

Part of the Voice of Korea (DPRK) Spanish-language news bulletin on the reconnaissance and attack drone test inspected by Kim Jong-un. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.

Click here to view on YouTube.

Federal Judge Temporarily Preserves RFE/RL Funding

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A federal judge has temporarily blocked the U.S. Agency for Global Media (USAGM) from cutting off funding to Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, citing a lack of proper justification. The ruling allows the network to continue operations while the legal case moves forward.

Read the full story at NPR.

Rádio Nacional da Amazônia Launches English & Spanish Programming

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With thanks to Atsuhiko Takezawa in the World Radio & Television Handbook Facebook group for the tip-off

Starting March 31st, Radio Nacional will broadcast a 10 minute program in english and spanish at 01:50UTC!

EBC’s Executive Radio Manager Thiago Regotto says this new programming is in response to listener requests when they send in reception reports from other countries. The network will use this programming to highlight some content that has aired on international or cultural topics that have a relevance beyond Brazil, highlighting Radio Nacional as a broadcaster without borders.

The programming will air on the entire Radio Nacional Network, which includes the shortwave outlets at 6180khz (100kw, 239 deg az. beam) and 11780khz (100kw, 312 deg az. beam)

Full original announcement in Portuguese at this link

Full original announcement translated to English at this link

Sunday March 30th Edit: Paul Walker here, I originally posted this article. I realize I may have made a mistake when posting this. The original announcement specified 1050pm local time March 31st, which would be 01050UTC April 1st. I jumbled up some dates/numbers on this, so it may not start till UTC time April 1st. My apologies for the mistake, if in fact I made one.