Category Archives: Shortwave Radio

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Rádio Nacional de Brasília (October 23, 2024)

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


Carlos notes:

Excerpt from Radio Nacional (Brazil, AM 1130 kHz) news bulletin, in Portuguese, about President Lula’s videoconference participation in the BRICS Summit, criticizing the war in Ukraine and Gaza strip. Listened on a GE cassette player in Rio de Janeiro.

Click here to view on YouTube.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Korea (October 22, 2024)

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


Carlos notes:

Part of Voice of Korea’s news bulletin (in Spanish): press statement of Kim Yo Jong, Vice Department Director of C.C., WPK. Listened at Urca Beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Click here to view on YouTube.

Using the imagination again

Hi SWLing Post community, FastRadioBurst 23 here with news of the Imaginary Stations radio shows  bouncing off the ionosphere this week. This weekend we have another of those “name that theme” shows of WMMR.

Like the last WMMR show, it has a mystery theme running throughout and we ask our listeners to guess what that theme was, once the show is aired. There will be a special eQSL for the first correct winner. Tune in to find out more details on how to enter. This show is brought to you via the services of Shortwave Gold on Saturday October 26th 2024 at 1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and on Sunday October 27th 2024 at 1000/1200 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz.

Then on Wednesday October 30th 2024 at 0200 UTC on 9395 kHz there’s Radio Ace via WRMI for all lovers of radio themed shows everywhere. If you are keen on radio you’ll love this episode of Radio Ace. Tune in.

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

B24 Schedule for From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following announcement:


B24 schedule as follows:

From the Isle of Music, second Saturday of every month.

From the Isle of Music, November 9, 2024

We will take a break from Cubadisco 2024 nominees to recognize the centenary of the founding of the iconic Cuban dance band Sonora Matancera, through which many Cuban greats such as Celia Cruz passed during their careers. This will feature both vintage recordings and a recent tribute album by current Cuban musical stars.

Times & Frequencies are:

  • 0400-0500 UTC 9670 kHz with beam R towards eastern North America but usable in parts of Europe and Eurasia
  • 1700-1800 UTC 9670 kHz with beam E-F towards South Asia but usable in Europe and parts of Eurasia
  • NEW: 1800-1900 UTC 3955 & 6070 kHz (omnidirectional for Europe and beyond)

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot: the third Saturday of each month

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, November 16, 2024

This month, we will feature music from São Tomé and Príncipe with a side helping of something involving turkeys.

Times & Frequencies are:

  • 0400-0500 UTC 9670 kHz with beam R towards eastern North America but usable in parts of Europe and Eurasia
  • 1700-1800 UTC 9670 kHz with beam E-F towards South Asia but usable in Europe and parts of Eurasia
  • NEW: 1800-1900 UTC 3955 & 6070 kHz (omnidirectional for Europe and beyond)

All transmissions from Channel 292, Rohrbach, Germany. Subject to change if unexpected interference is encountered.

Pre-Orders Open for WRTH 2025

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Tom Ally, who writes:

Hey Thomas ,
I am not sure if you got the pre-order email on October 16th , so I sent the link in this email:

Click here to check it out.

When I went to buy it the first time it said I could not pay in Euros but I received an email that gave me this link to complete the order and it charged me $49.90 USD.

Tom

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Korea (October 17, 2024)

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


Carlos notes:

Part of Voice of Korea’s news bulletin (in Spanish) about block of roads and railways to ROK. Listened in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Click here to view on YouTube.