Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following:
Radiofax from Shanghai Meteorological Bureau (12382 kHz) received today at Urca Beach, Rio de Janeiro (09h00 UTC). Cyclone 01B over India and tropical storm Matmo (Paolo) in the Philippines, the fourth in a row!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CNR broadcast and radiofax transmissions from both Japan and South Korea meteorological agencies.
Carlos’ goal is to vividly illustrate the broadcaster’s message in his own unique artistic style and is not a reflection of his own beliefs or those of the SWLing Post. His objective is for his artwork to add historical context and put a visual with the news, reporting, and broadcast content:
Carlos notes:
Typhoon Bualoi leaves trail of destruction in the Philippines and Vietnam, CNR, 17590 kHz
“Sept 26: Typhoon Bualoi has killed 10 people and left 13 missing in the Philippines.”
“Sept 28: The typhoon caused a large number of fallen trees and damaged buildings. It also caused power and internet outages in parts of Ha Tinh Province*”
* Vietnam
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Typhoon Bualoi shown in radiofaxes (detail) from the meteorological agencies of Japan and South Korea, received on September 28 at Urca beach, Rio de Janeiro, at frequencies of 13988 kHz and 13570 kHz respectively.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of recent Voice of Vietnam broadcasts.
Voice of Vietnam, 9730 kHz, August 25, 2025
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Voice of Vietnam, 11885 kHz, August 26, 2025
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Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following radiofax images and notes:
Hurricane Erin, featured on NOAA’s 24/48 tropical surface forecast, received a radiofax last night in Porto Alegre, Brazil, from the USCG radio station in Honolulu, Hawaii (16135 kHz USB).
Curiously, the signal from the USCG radio station in Honolulu reached Porto Alegre MUCH better than the signal from the USCG radio station in Boston. Honolulu is approximately 12,744 km away from Porto Alegre, while Boston is 8,307 km.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who writes:
Here in Porto Alegre, for the past two days, it’s been difficult to receive radiofax from the USCG radio station in Boston. Weak signal, short radio propagation window and lots of noise. Only today morning I was able to receive NOAA chart featuring Cat 4 Hurricane Erin.
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 and radiofax imagery.
Carlos notes:
China raises Typhoon Podul emergency response levels, CGTN Radio, 11770 kHz
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Typhoon Podul hitting China: Himawari satellite image via Japan Meteorological Agency radiofax, received in Porto Alegre, August 13, 19h10 UTC, frequency of 7795 kHz USB.
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio Taiwan International broadcast, plus bonus radiofax decodes.
Carlos notes:
Taiwan Prime Minister Apologizes for Poor Response to Typhoon Dana, Typhoon Podul Approaches Taiwan, Radio Taiwan International, 9740 kHz+radiofax
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Radiofax (Typhoon Podul): satelitte image + typhoon warning via Japan Meteorological Agency, 7795 kHz, received this afternoon in Porto Alegre.
