Category Archives: Shortwave Radio

Kind Funny Amplitude Modulation (XRPT)

Calling all shortwave listening community, calling all shortwave listening community,  FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know what Imaginary Stations will be bringing to the shortwave spectrum this coming week.

We’ve a show called KFAM (Radio fun for all the family!) on Saturday November 30th 2024 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and repeated on Sunday December 1st 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and also at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz via the services of Shortwave Gold.  Expect all sorts of family related tunes whether they be Family Favourites, tunes about your mum, dad, sister or brother or about that old uncle or aunt that pops around unexpectantly so does the best crockery.

So gather around at the alloted time, turn on that shortwave radio and feel a part of something and revel “in the theatre of our imagination” with KFAM.

Then on Wednesday December 4th 2024 at 0300 UTC via WRMI we have the return of XRPT. This is a mix-up of various themes, Imaginary Station shows of the past, present and future, once described as “a non-linear journey into the creative process of the Skybird crew” and a well interesting listen, so set that (radio) alarm and do not miss it!

Here’s more on KFAM:

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

Texas Radio Shortwave: December 2024 Schedule and Christmas QSL

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Terry, who writes:

Hi – Here’s our December program schedule and Christmas QSL in two different formats. [T]he frequency from the Woofferton transmitter will be announced on various media outlets as soon as it’s confirmed.

 

Thanks

Best wishes and 73.

Terry

Texas Radio Shortwave
Broadcasting on Channel 292 and streaming on Mixcloud

Top 10 DX of the Year Contest: Starting December 1, 2024!

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Istvan Biliczky, who writes:

COMING SOON!

For those, who take it seriously!
The TOP DX RADIOCLUB invite you to the annual TOP 10 DX OF THE YEAR contest.
Starting 1 December 2024.

All details can be found on our website: https://topdx-radioclub.com/top10dx.html
Best of luck and outstanding DX receptions to everyone!

Best regards,
Istvan Biliczky
Contest Manager
Top DX Radioclub

December 2024 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:

A couple of schedule adjustments start in December to get away from interference from other stations:

From the Isle of Music, December 14, 2024
We will finish 2024 with a potpourri of recent news (and related songs) in Cuban music plus some buried musical treasures.
Times & Frequencies are:

    • 0400-0500 UTC 9670 kHz with beam R towards eastern North America but usable in parts of Europe, North Africa and Eurasia
    • 1800-1900 UTC 9670 kHz with beam E-F towards South Asia but usable in Europe, North Africa and parts of the Middle East and Eurasia
    • 2200-2300 UTC 3955 & 6070 kHz (omnidirectional for Europe and beyond)
      All transmissions from Channel 292, Rohrbach, Germany

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, December 21, 2024
This month, we will feature music from Greenland and sneak in a couple of surprises along the way.
Times & Frequencies are:

    • 0400-0500 UTC 9670 kHz with beam R towards eastern North America but usable in parts of Europe, North Africa and Eurasia
    • 1800-1900 UTC 9670 kHz with beam E-F towards South Asia but usable in Europe, North Africa and parts of the Middle East and Eurasia
    • 2200-2300 UTC 3955 & 6070 kHz (omnidirectional for Europe and beyond)
      All transmissions from Channel 292, Rohrbach, Germany

Happy Holidays and Thanks for all you do for radio!

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Russian Navy in CW (November 23, 2024)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent transmission from the Russian Navy in Morse Code.


Carlos notes:

Part of CW (Morse) message from Russian Navy Black Sea Fleet in Sevastopol, frequency of 17615 kHz, listened in Florianopolis, Brazil, distance of 11534 km.

Click here to view on YouTube.

Alan Roe’s “At-A-Glance”program grids for RRI and the BBC

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

I have attached a new “at-a-glance” programme grid of all Radio Romania International English programmes on shortwave along with an updated BBC WS in English programme grid.

Alan, thank you so much for sharing these. Your guides are a wonderful resource to the radio enthusiast community. 

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (November 21, 2024) & Bonus Radiofax Decodes

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


Carlos notes:

Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Netanyahu, Gallant, and Hamas commander. Listened in Florianopolis, Brazil.

Click here to view on YouTube.

One of today’s Kyodo News Evening Edition headlines. Radiofax received in Florianopolis, Brazil, 08h10 UTC, 16970 kHz.
“ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM over war crimes in Gaza, restricting diplomatic activities”

Today’s Kyodo News English Edition headlines. Radiofax received in Florianopolis, Brazil, 07h10 UTC, 16970 kHz.

  • US vetoes UN resolution demanding a cease-fire in Gaza because there’s no link to a hostage release
  • US to give antipersonnel mines to Ukraine to help slow the Russian advance
  • Papuan women’s mangrove forest is increasingly threatened by development and pollution
  • Gautam Adani charged in US with USD 250 million bribery, fraud
  • Minor Hindu girl kidnapped, converted to Islam in Pak’s Sindh province