Tag Archives: Shortwave Radio

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of CNR and Radio 2 (April 2, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening reports of recent CNR and Radio 2 broadcasts.


Carlos notes:

Myanmar earthquake death toll, Malvinas Veterans Day in Argentina: CNR (China) and Radio 2 (Argentina)

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recordings of CNR & CGTN (April 1, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares an illustrated radio listening report of recent CNR and CGTN broadcasts.


Carlos notes:

China, ASEAN steps up humanitarian aid to Myanmar: CNR and CGTN Radio

Part of news bulletins from China National Radio (CNR) and China Global Television Network (CGTN) Radio, in Chinese and English respectively, about China and The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) earthquake relief efforts in Myanmar. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of KBS and NHK (March 28-29, 2025)

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


Carlos notes:

Myanmar earthquake: 1,644 dead, NHK, Japan, 11630 kHz
Part of NHK news bulletin (in Japanese) about the massive earthquake that hit Myanmar. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the Voice of Korea (March 27, 2025)

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


Carlos notes:

Kim Jong Un inspects AI suicide attack drones, Voice of Korea:

Part of the Voice of Korea (DPRK) Spanish-language news bulletin on the reconnaissance and attack drone test inspected by Kim Jong-un. Listened in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on a Panasonic RF-B11 receiver.

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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Reports and Recordings of Radio Nikkei 1 and 2 (March 26, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening reports of recent Radio Nikkei 1 and Radio Nikkei 2 broadcasts.


Carlos notes:

News and music from Radio Nikkei 1 and 2

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Click here to view on YouTube.

April 2025 Schedule Updates: From the Isle of Music & Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot

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

There are some schedule changes for April 2025 in From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot:

From the Isle of Music, April 2025 (NOTE NEW SCHEDULE)
April’s program will feature a tribute to one of the giants of Cuban timba, Paolo FG, who recently passed away in a tragic accident. We hope to have some special guests.

Friday, April 11:
6070 kHz at 1700 UTC
3955 at 2100 UTC
Sunday, April 13:
9670 kHz at 1800 UTC using beam E (repeat of April 11 episode).

Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot, April 2025 (NOTE NEW SCHEDULE)
April’s program will feature mainly music from Lesotho with some helpful recommendations from its embassy in the US and will air as follows:

Friday, April 18:
6070 kHz at 1700 UTC
3955 at 2100 UTC
Sunday, April 20:
9670 kHz at 1800 UTC using beam E (repeat of April 18 episode).

**In addition to direct radio reception, both programs honor reception reports using remote SDRs as long as the whole program is described and which SDR is specified.