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

THE FOLLOWING TIMES ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE – VISIT THE
FACEBOOK PAGES OF EACH PROGRAM PRIOR TO BROADCAST FOR CONFIRMATION

From the Isle of Music, Friday, April 10, 2026, 3955 kHz, 1600 UTC, repeats 2200 UTC
This month, we present a surprise package of selections from several decades.

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, Friday, April 17, 2016: 3955 kHz at 1600 UTC, repeats 2200 UTC
This month, we recognize the passage of Nuyorquino salsa artist Willie Colon with selections from some of his earliest recordings.

In addition to direct radio reception, we do honor reception reports using remote SDRs as long as the whole program is described and which SDR is specified. All QSLs are e-QSLs only.

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

From the Isle of Music March 2026
This month will feature some exciting new and recent releases by Cuban bands.
Friday, March 13, 2026,  3955 kHz, 1800 CET (1700 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC)

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot March 2026
We are going to feature music from Ghana including a tribute to the recently-departed Ebo Taylor.
Friday March 20, 2026, :3955 kHz, 1700 CET (1600 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC)

Our eQSL policy includes recognizing reports from remote SDRs as long as the entire program is reported and the location of both the remote SDR and the listener are included.  Shorter reports will get a short note of thanks instead.

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

From the Isle of Music February 2026

We are going to go “retro” this month and feature some lesser known but excellent Cuban fusion and dance bands from the 1970s and 1980s. Some listeners who only know the North American narrative about Cuban music  will be surprised at what was being recorded, performed and broadcast then.
Friday, February 13, 2026,  3955 kHz, 1800 CET (1700 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC)

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot February 2026

We are going to feature folk/folkloric music from Denmark.  Expect a surprise or three. Note that the hours are slightly different than for FTIOM.
Friday February 20, 2026, :3955 kHz, 1700 CET (1600 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC)

Be advised that in January, our programs started several minutes late during the first transmission, but they did then air in full.  Hopefully that won’t recur in February, but if it does, don’t touch that dial!

Our eQSL policy includes recognizing reports from remote SDRs as long as the entire program is reported and the location of both the remote SDR and the listener are included.  Shorter reports will get a short note of thanks instead.

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

Happy New Year!

January 2026 From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot broadcasts will be as follows:

From the Isle of Music, January 2026
¡Feliz año nuevo! January’s show will feature music from two of the most prominent living jazz pianists in Cuba, Alejandro Falcón and Ernán López Nussa.
All broadcasts are on Radio Channel 292 from Germany as follows:
Friday, January 9:
3955 kHz at 1700 UTC, repeats 2200 UTC

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, January 2026
January’s show will feature music from Venezuela.
All broadcasts are on Radio Channel 292 from Germany as follows:
Friday, January 16:
3955 kHz at 1600 UTC, repeats 2200 UTC

In addition to direct radio reception, we do honor reception reports for both programs using remote SDRs as long as the whole program is described and which SDR is specified. All QSLs are e-QSLs only.

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

December continues with 3955 kHz only, and since it is the season for various holidays in multiple countries, both programs will be “surprise packages” of musical goodies for those who need a break from regular holiday programming.  Dates and times are as follows:

From the Isle of Music December 2025
Friday, December 12, 2025,  :3955 kHz, 1800 CET (1700 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC)

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot December 2025**
Friday December 19:3955 kHz, 1800 CET (1700 UTC), repeat 2300 CET (2200 UTC)

**UBMP times subject to change, check the Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot Facebook Page, https://www.facebook.com/UncleBillsMeltingPot/ for confirmation.

Happy Holidays to all.