Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares his radio log art of a recent Ukrainian Radio broadcast on mediumwave.
Carlos notes:
Ukrainian Radio AM broadcast listened in Ballycastle, Ireland.
(Source: Axios via Dennis Dura)
A bipartisan group of lawmakers wants to make it illegal for carmakers to eliminate AM radio from their cars, arguing public safety is at risk, Axios is first to report.
Why it matters: AM radio is one key way that government officials communicate with the public during natural disasters and other emergencies.
Context: Some manufacturers are eliminating AM radio from their electric vehicles (EVs) because of interference from the electric motors that results in annoying buzzing noises and faded signals. [Continue reading at Axios…]
Hi SWLing Post lounge community, Fastradioburst23 here letting you know about the next Imaginary Stations transmission JNHK 3 to be broadcast this Sunday 21st May 2023 at 2200 UTC on 9395 kHz via the services of WRMI. After our well received broadcast last week (thank you to all who got in touch) featuring some recordings of radio in Japan, this week we will feature some Japanese related music. Tune in and enjoy! First-time listeners are more than welcome to send reception reports to [email protected] and to check out our old shows here.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Benn Kobb (AK4AV), who writes:
Thomas,
The FCC has placed the Shortwave Modernization petition online for
public download:
https://www.fcc.gov/ecfs/search/search-filings/filing/1042840187330
The petition was filed by a coalition of financial services companies
affiliated with HF stations operating in the Experimental Radio Service
(FCC Part 5).
They ask the FCC to allocate frequencies for commercial international
shortwave data communications. That is not currently permitted except as
temporary experiments.
The FCC has not yet opened a proceeding for public comment on this
petition, but I expect that to happen soon.
That process assigns the petition a RM-number. It sets a deadline by
which the public may file comments referencing that number.
73,
Benn Kobb AK4AV
Experimental Radio News
https://www.experimentalradio.news
Thank you for the tip, Benn!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Ervin, who writes:
Hi Thomas –
Long time fan of your blog. I recently stumbled upon a (new to me) Shortwave Broadcast Schedule database. It is aggregated from AOKI, EiBi and HFCC databases. Home|Shortwave DB™
Not sure if you’ve seen it? But I’ve been using it for about a week now and I really like it! Just passing it along!
Dan Ervin
Click here to check out Shortwave DB.
Thank you for the tip, Dan. I was not familiar with this database either. Many of the online databases I’ve used in the past have either been abandoned or haven’t been updated in several seasons. I look forward to exploring this one. Thanks again!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia (LW4DAF), who shares the following story from Radio Prague International:
To mark Czech Radio’s centenary, Radio Prague International is preparing a special show for you on Thursday 18 May. Listen to it and write to let us know where you heard it to receive a special Czech Radio QSL card made especially for the anniversary!
Regular public radio broadcasting in Czechoslovakia began on 18 May 1923. At 8.15 pm on that day, from a canvas tent lent to the radio by a local scout troop in Kbely on the outskirts of Prague, the words “Hello, hello, this is the broadcasting station Radiojournal” could be heard sounding out.
The broadcast lasted about an hour. Although it was mostly only listened to by technology enthusiasts in its first few months, Czechoslovakia nevertheless became the second European country after the United Kingdom to have regular radio broadcasts.
For May 18, we have prepared a special programme for you from behind the scenes of Czech Radio. Tell us which town or city and country you listened to it in so that, 100 years after the first transmission, we can map where Czech Radio’s broadcasts reach today. We would be especially grateful if you could enclose a photo of yourself in the place where you listen to us along with your message.
Write to us at: [email protected]
In return, we’ll send you a special QSL card issued to mark the centenary, which comes from a 1933 radio exhibition and shows where the first international radio transmissions from Czechoslovakia were received.
Those of you who are interested in receiving a physical QSL card can send us a postal address. Otherwise, we will send you a digital copy by email.
Click here to read this article at Radio Prague International.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bruce, who writes:
Hi Thomas,
Here’s a screenshot (below) of a transceiver on a new sci-fi series “Silo”.
This is from episode 3. Here’s a brief description of the show:
In a ruined and toxic future, a community exists in a giant
underground silo that plunges hundreds of stories deep; there, people
live in a society full of regulations they believe are meant to
protect them.
Does anybody recognize this radio? [click to enlarge image]
– Bruce
Oh wow, Bruce. I’m a massive fan of the SILO series by Hugh Howey–indeed, the Wool Omnibus was the very first eBook I ever purchased! I’ve decided to re-read this series before watching it on Apple TV.
If you can help Bruce identify this radio, please comment!