“The Secret Listeners”

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

Hello Thomas.

This might be of interest to other subscribers who fall into the intersection of a Venn diagram where radio types meet military historians.

Kind regards

David

Thank you, David! We actually shared this video last year, but it’s such a good one, I thought it’d be worth reposting.

90 Years of Radio Prague: Founded to Fight Nazi Propaganda

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia for sharing the first installment of a fascinating look at how Radio Prague became a powerful weapon against Nazi propaganda in the years leading up to World War II.

You can read the full article here, and/or listen to the Radio Prague Episode below:

An antidote to the heatwave

Hi to all SWLing Post community. Here’s what Imaginary Stations will be bringing to the shortwaves this week.

On Wednesday 15th July 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 the repeat of Skybird Jams from last week. The show is entitled “Music to increase your attention span” with DJ Frederick and mixes from Justin Patrick Moore and One Deck Pete. In other words, they’ll be extended tunes (we’re talking over 7 minutes here) and ‘jam bands’ on your shortwave dial on a Wednesday evening. Tune in and enjoy the sound of even more Skybird Jams.

While on Saturday 18th July at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 19th July at 1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and 2000 hrs UTC on 3975 kHz/6160 kHz, we have another episode of the show called Wave. This show is an antidote to the other wave we’re experiencing here at the the moment (the heatwave!) so expect chilled out tunes, sounds from the shade, cool breeze classics and stone cold anthems! Tune in and let the radio lower the temperature a good few degrees at your location.

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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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Various Broadcasters (July 11, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report.


Carlos notes:

Climate change El Niño via UNID/Paraguay, Radio Splendid/Argentina & Super Rede Boa Vontade/Brazil

Click here to view on YouTube.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio 10 (July 11, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report.


Carlos notes:

Malvinas: Tierra del Fuego denounces warship, Radio 10, Argentina, 710 kHz AM

Click here to view on YouTube.

Radio Bulgaria’s Latest QSL Card Celebrates the Historic TULAN Receiver

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia for sharing the latest installment in Radio Bulgaria’s 90th anniversary QSL card series. This month’s card highlights the TULAN radio receiver—produced by Bulgaria’s first radio receiver factory and now prized by vintage radio collectors. The accompanying article explores the company’s history and explains how listeners can obtain this attractive new QSL card by submitting a reception report.

Click here to check it out at Radio Bulgaria.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the BBC, CGTN & RNE (July 10, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report.


 

Carlos notes:

Climate cataclysms via CGTN (China), BBC (UK) and Rádio Nacional de España (Spain)

News reports from around the world already confirm the intensification of weather events driven by climate change and the already-announced arrival of the (super) El Niño. These radio monitoring sessions were conducted in Porto Alegre using two receivers: the Xhdata D808 and the Ecopower EP-F23B.

Click here to view on YouTube.