Tag Archives: Shortwave Radio

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio La Voz de Melo (June 2, 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 La Voz de Melo broadcast.


Carlos notes:

El volcán Etna entró en erupción, Radio Voz de Melo, Uruguay, 1340 kHz AM

Excerpt from the news bulletin (in Spanish) of Radio La Voz de Melo (Uruguay) about the eruption of Mount Etna in Sicily, Italy. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on the Xhdata D-808 receiver.

“Mount Etna erupted, triggering an alert in Sicily, Italy. Europe’s highest active volcano ejected a large cloud of ash and gas after part of its crater collapsed. The cloud rose over the volcano located on the island of Sicily at around 11:30 a.m. local time on a holiday in that country, when thousands of people took advantage of the opportunity to engage in outdoor activities.In some of the videos that went viral on social media, you can see the moment when a group of climbers was affected by the eruption and had to continue running. Several people were quickly evacuated after the volcanic activity began. At the same time, the explosive activity in the southeast crater transformed into a lava fountain…”

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (May 30, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast.


Carlos notes:

The US wants to increase the arrest of immigrants, Radio ZP30, Paraguay, 610 kHz AM:

Excerpt from a news report (in German) by Paraguayan radio station ZP30 about the Trump administration’s plans for mass deportation of immigrants. Listened in Porto Alegre on an Xhdata d-808 receiver.

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HCJB’s Legacy Lives On in Western Australia

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Bill Meara, who recently connected with VK6JMS—an amateur radio operator working from none other than HCJB’s former shortwave site in the Kimberley region of Western Australia. In his latest SolderSmoke post, Bill shares details about the station’s legacy, its impressive TCI antennas, and the ministry that still broadcasts to the Asia Pacific today.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Vatican Radio (May 21, 2025)

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


Carlos notes:

Pope Leo XIV appeals for Gaza, Vatican News, 11870 kHz:

Part of Vatican Radio news bulletin (in English): Pope Leo XIV appeals for Gaza. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Xhdata d-808 receiver.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio La Voz De Melo (May 19, 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 La Voz De Melo broadcast.


Carlos notes:

Pope Leo XIV will host negotiations between Ukraine and Russia, Radio La Voz de Melo, Uruguay:

Part of the news bulletin of Radio La Voz de Melo (Uruguay), in Spanish, about Pope Leo XIV’s willingness to host the peace negotiations between Ukraine and Russia in the Vatican. Listening in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on the Xhdata D-808 receiver.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Mitre (May 17, 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 Mitre broadcast.


Carlos notes:

Floods in Buenos Aires, Rádio Mitre, 790 kHz AM:

Part of Radio Mitre (Argentina) news bulletin (in Spanish) on the torrential rains that caused flooding in Buenos Aires, with a moving testimony from the mayor of Salto, Ricardo Alessandro. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on an Xhdata d-808 receiver.”Salto is one of the hardest-hit districts. The river reached over 10 meters and has already affected 9,000 people. Through tears, the mayor of that city, Ricardo Alessandro, said the flood was so fast that there was no time to do anything. ‘It rosed so fast that people didn’t even had time to get their clothes out of their homes in two hours. I didn’t even underestimate the flooding, but something happened that hadn’t happened before.Did you imagine how desperate it is? Look, I’m touched because the speed at which the water moves is incredible, it’s incredible.'”

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio Carve (May 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 Carve broadcast.


 

Carlos notes:

Part of news bulletin (in Spanish) of Radio Carve (Uruguay) about the funeral of former President Pepe Mujica, which was attended by his friend, Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva. Listened in Porto Alegre on a Xhdata d808 receiver.

…”En el Palacio Legislativo se realizó hoy la despedida de José Mujica con honores de estado. El presidente Orsi, otros jerarcas del gobierno y el público en general dieron el adiós al expresidente. El cuerpo de Mujica es cremado y sus cenizas son esparcidas en su Chacra del Cerro. El presidente de Brasil, Luis Inacio Lula da Silva, llegó en la tarde al Palacio Legislativo para despedir a su amigo Mujica, a quien catalogó como una persona excepcional y un ser humano superior.

También estuvo presente el presidente de Chile, Gabriel Boric…”

(José Mujica’s state farewell ceremony was held today at the Legislative Palace. President Orsi, other government officials, and the general public bid farewell to the former president. Mujica’s body was cremated, and his ashes were scattered at his Chacra del Cerro. Brazilian President Luis Inácio Lula da Silva arrived at the Legislative Palace this afternoon to bid farewell to his friend Mujica, whom he described as an exceptional person and a superior human being.Chilean President Gabriel Boric was also present.)

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