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VOA Funds Included in Spending Bill

View of the Capitol Building from the roof of the Voice of America on 330 Independence Ave., S.W.

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis Dura, who shares this Radio World report on a proposed U.S. congressional spending bill that would include continued funding for the Voice of America and its parent agency, the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The bipartisan proposal would allocate roughly $653 million to support VOA’s international broadcasting mission and related services, signaling congressional backing for global news and information distribution even as the bill still must clear final approval: https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/business-and-law/proposed-congress-spending-bill-includes-voa-funding

Exploring the AM Graveyard Frequencies

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis Dura for sharing this article from Radio World which delves into the legacy of AM broadcasting in “Digging Up the AM Radio Graveyard.”

This piece explores the so-called “graveyard frequencies”—those crowded AM channels where hundreds of local stations once operated at night, all competing in a sea of overlapping signals. It’s a great read for anyone interested in radio history, signal propagation, and the enduring mysteries of the medium wave band.

Read the full article here.

2026 Tesla Standard Model Y and Model 3 trims will eliminate AM and FM tuners

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis?Dura for sharing this article from Radio?World, which reveals that Tesla will eliminate AM and FM tuners from its 2026 Standard Model Y and Model 3 trims—a move the National?Association?of?Broadcasters calls a “disservice to millions of drivers” who rely on broadcast radio for news, community and emergency alerts.

You can read the full article at Radio World by clicking here.

Radio World: John Kean Examines Modern AM Interference Challenges

Radio World: The World Is at Your Mouse Click

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Fred Waterer who shares this article from Radio World that takes a closer look at how online SDR networks have transformed shortwave listening. Even for those of us who regularly use Web SDRs, it’s an interesting perspective on how these global receiver networks continue to evolve and expand the reach of radio in the 21st century.

Click here to read the full article at Radio World.

“NOAA Weather Radio Disruptions Highlight Need for EAS Backups”

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dennis Dura for sharing an article from Radio World that highlights recent NOAA Weather Radio outages and the broader implications for emergency alerting systems. A timely reminder of the vital role EAS backups play in public safety infrastructure.

Read the full article here: NOAA Weather Radio Disruptions Highlight Need for EAS Backups

Sporadic-E and FM DXing

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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Alan, who shares this Radio World piece which explores the fascinating world of long-distance FM reception via sporadic-E (E-skip), including rare double-hop events: Double-Hop Dreams and the Mystery of Long-Distance FM

A great read for anyone interested in the world of VHF propagation!

Alan also shared these resources:

Australian Bureau of Meteorology – Propagation Modes: Learn about various propagation mechanisms, including transequatorial propagation.
HeyWhatsthat.com Path Profiler: Calculate great-circle paths, view terrain profiles, and check Fresnel zones. Ideal for evaluating DX paths and terrain obstructions.
FCC FM Query: Look up FM station data, including transmitter location, ERP, and HAAT—helpful for assessing potential reception range, even for low-power stations.

Thanks, Alan!