Tag Archives: Radiofax

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of CGTN (August 13, 2025)

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.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Taiwan International (August 12, 2025)

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.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Taiwan International (August 11, 2025)

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 and radiofax imagery.


Carlos notes:

Typhoon Podul approaching Taiwan, Radio Taiwan International (via WRMI), 5800 kHz + radiofax

“…El tifón Podul, actualmente de categoría ligera, se aproxima a Taiwán con una trayectoria que se ha desplazado hacia el sur, aumentando la probabilidad de que toque tierra en Hualien o Taitung. La Oficina Central de Meteorología prevé emitir una alerta marítima en la madrugada del 12 de agosto y una alerta terrestre más tarde ese mismo día. Se espera que el tifón alcance intensidad moderada antes de impactar, con vientos más fuertes y un radio de influencia ampliado…”

(Typhoon Podul, currently a light typhoon, is approaching Taiwan on a southward-moving track, increasing the likelihood of landfall in Hualien or Taitung. The Central Meteorological Bureau plans to issue a maritime warning in the early hours of August 12 and a land warning later that day. The typhoon is expected to reach moderate intensity before making landfall, with stronger winds and an expanded radius of influence.)

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Radiofax imagery

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of CGTN Radio (China) and Kyodo News (Japan)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of recent CGTN broadcasts along with a Kyodo News radiofax.


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Kyodo News Radiofax

Kyodo News Morning Edition, radiofax received in Porto Alegre, June 16, 16970 kHz (USB):

  • Iranian oil facilities attacked, missiles fired into northern Israel
  • Two Democratic state legislators shot, one dead, ‘politically motivated’
  • Agriculture Minister (of Japan) announces review of rice statistics
  • Trump aims to show power as he holds first military parade in 34 years in US capital
  • Former French president Sarkozy stripped of top French medal after conviction
  • Former Nicaraguan president Violeta Chamorro dies at age 95

Kyodo News Radiofax: D.C. Plane Crash January 30, 2025

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following Radiofax news via the Kyodo News Agency. Carlos Notes:

“[No survivors] 28 bodies recovered.”
Headline from tonight’s Kyodo News Morning Edition. Radiofax received in Porto Alegre, January 30, 2025, 23h00 UTC, 16970 kHz.

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Vatican Radio (January 7, 2025) and Bonus Radiofax

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


Carlos notes:

Vatican Radio’s African News Panorama, in English.

John Mahama sworn in as president of Ghana, Guinea’s capital lockdown due protests against military junta, explosive detonated in schools and kidnappings in Nigeria, arrest order for the Mauritius’ former minister of finance. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

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Bonus: Kyodo News Radiofax

In 30 years, since the 1995 Great Hanshin quake, when the concept of “disaster-related deaths” was created (deaths caused by illness resulting from fatigue and stress while living in shelters) at least 5,456 people have been recognized as disaster-related deaths by local govts.

Kyodo News Morning Edition radiofax received in Porto Alegre, Brazil, Jan 7, 10h50 UTC, 16970 kHz.

Radiofax: First Kyodo News Morning Edition of 2025

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following Kyodo News Radiofax and notes:

First 2025 morning edition of Kyodo News:

“Happy New Year. We wish all ships a safe voyage.”

Kyodo News is the only news agency in the world that sends news to Japanese ships via radiofax.

Received in Porto Alegre, Dec 31, 2024, 23h UTC.

Main headlines:

      • One year since the Noto earthquake
      • Two survivors of South Korean plane may not have been caught in explosion at the tail
      • Arrest warrant issued for South Korean president