Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Rádio Nacional broadcast.
Carlos notes:
World Radio Day, Rádio Nacional, 11780 kHz
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares a reminder that today — February 13 — marks World Radio Day, celebrated each year on the anniversary of the moment United Nations Radio first went on the air 80 years ago.
This UN News article highlights radio’s enduring role as one of the world’s most accessible and resilient media platforms — capable of crossing borders, reaching remote communities, and delivering trusted information in times of crisis.
From conflict zones to rural villages, radio continues to inform, educate, and connect people in ways few other media can match. The article also reflects on the legacy of UN Radio and the broader importance of public-interest broadcasting in an increasingly fragmented media landscape.
For those of us in the SWL, amateur, and radio enthusiast communities, of course, none of this comes as a surprise. We know firsthand that radio is more than just a technology — it’s a lifeline, a cultural bridge, and often a quiet but powerful force for understanding across borders.
You can read the full UN article here:
https://news.un.org/en/story/2026/02/1166947
Click here to check out the 2026 World Radio Day homepage.
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 the Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast.
Carlos notes:
Iranian armed forces are ready for any scenario, Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran, 15135 kHz
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast.
Carlos notes:
Tehran has confirmed a framework for discussions but remains on high alert for a possible US attack, CGTN Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Exterior de España broadcast.
Carlos notes:
The death toll from the train collision in Spain has reached 40, Radio Exterior de España, 17715 kHz
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the latest entry in his Radiofax scrapbook.
Carlos notes:
Kyodo News Morning Edition
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the latest entry in his Radiofax scrapbook.
Carlos notes:
Kyodo News Morning Edition
Jan 4, 2026
Kyodo News English Edition
Jan 5, 2026
