VON Shortwave Revival and New Vintage Radio Book

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares the following two tips:

VON DG pledges reforms, revival of shortwave broadcasting
In a recent announcement, the Director-General of the Voice of Nigeria pledged significant reforms, including a revival of shortwave broadcasting. This could mark an important step in restoring global access to VON programming, especially for listeners in areas with limited internet infrastructure.
Read the full article at The Guardian Nigeria

New book explores vintage radio equipment
If you love classic radio gear, you might enjoy this newly available book that explores vintage radio equipment, covering both its historical significance and technical details.
Read the Elektor review and learn more

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of RFI (August 6, 2025)

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent RFI broadcast via Voz Missionaria.

Carlos notes:

Heat wave in Japan and Iran, heavy rains in China. RFI News via Radio Voz Missionária, 5940 kHz

Click here to view on YouTube.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Turkey (August 6, 2025)

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

Carlos notes:

Brazil’s Lula vows to defy US tariffs, Voice of Turkey, 9870 kHz

“…Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has declared that his government will not back down in defending the country’s economic interests and will resort to international channels against new US tariffs. Lula stated at an event in Brasilia: ‘In 2025, we will use all possible measures to defend our interests, starting with the World Trade Organization’…”

Click here to view on YouTube.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK (August 5, 2025)

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

Carlos notes:

Hiroshima bombing, 80 years later. NHK, 11965 kHz.

As we mark the 80th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima, a new picture book has been published, featuring essays and other writings by children who experienced the bombing, with illustrations by Chihiro Iwasaki.

Click here to view on YouTube.

China Chooses DRM for Its AM Broadcast Future

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares this Radio World article, which reports that China has officially adopted the Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) standard to modernize its AM radio bands.

The plan includes technical guidelines for analog/DRM simulcasting, requirements for provincial transmitters to deploy DRM systems, and a nationwide push for DRM-capable receivers in vehicles.

Click here to read the announcement on Radio World.

Click here to read the DRM Consortium’s announcement.

More imaginary transmissions

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Greetings to all SWLing Post community, Imaginary Stations have a couple of great programmes coming your way this weekend via the shortwave spectrum.

We’ve got another transmission of KNTS – Kearsarge North Transmission Service on Saturday 9th August 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then again on Sunday 10th August 2025 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and at 2000 UTC on 3975 kHz and 6160 kHz (via the services of Shortwave Gold). Expect shortwave and ham related sounds and some very interesting programming.

We’ve got another edition of The Shortwave Music Archive on Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 0200 hrs UTC via WRMI and we have a musical selection from all genres from DJ Frederick’s musical library. Expect all sorts of good and fun stuff.

The Imaginary Stations crew produces eclectic programs for shortwave and other media. We need your financial help to cover our production and transmission costs and keep us on the airwaves for a long time to come. More below:

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 Report and Recording of Radio Nacional (August 4, 2025)

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