{"id":52953,"date":"2022-06-10T16:22:45","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T20:22:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=52953"},"modified":"2022-06-13T07:36:12","modified_gmt":"2022-06-13T11:36:12","slug":"radio-waves-waves-around-earths-core-new-australian-communications-minister-shipping-forecast-future-and-hams-accused-of-being-spies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2022\/06\/radio-waves-waves-around-earths-core-new-australian-communications-minister-shipping-forecast-future-and-hams-accused-of-being-spies\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Waves: Waves Around Earth’s Core, New Australian Communications Minister, Shipping Forecast Future, and Hams Accused of Being Spies"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio<\/h2>\n

Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s<\/em> Radio Waves<\/em>, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.\u00a0<\/strong>Enjoy!<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n

Giant Magnetic Waves Have Been Discovered Oscillating Around Earth’s Core (Science Alert)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Earth’s interior is a far from quiet place. Deep below our surface activities, the planet rumbles with activity, from plate tectonics to convection currents that circulate through the hot magmatic fluids far underneath the crust.<\/p>\n

Now scientists studying satellite data of Earth have identified something inside Earth we’ve never seen before: a new type of magnetic wave that sweeps around the surface of our planet’s core, every seven years.<\/p>\n

This discovery could offer insight into how Earth’s magnetic field is generated, and provide clues of our planet’s thermal history and evolution \u2013 that is, the gradual cooling of the planetary interior.<\/p>\n

“Geophysicists have long theorized over the existence of such waves, but they were thought to take place over much longer time scales than our research has shown,” says geophysicist Nicolas Gillet of the Universit\u00e9 Grenoble Alpes in France.<\/p>\n

“Measurements of the magnetic field from instruments based on the surface of Earth suggested that there was some kind of wave action, but we needed the global coverage offered by measurements from space to reveal what is actually going on.<\/p>\n

“We combined satellite measurements from Swarm, and also from the earlier German Champ mission and Danish \u00d8rsted mission, with a computer model of the geodynamo to explain what the ground-based data had thrown up \u2013 and this led to our discovery.”<\/p>\n

Earth’s magnetic field is the subject of much fascination for scientists. Research to date suggests that the invisible structure forms a protective ‘bubble’ around our planet, keeping harmful radiation out and the atmosphere in, thus allowing life to thrive. [Continue reading…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Michelle Rowland sworn in as new Communications Minister (TV Tonight)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Michelle Rowland sworn in as new Communications Minister<\/p>\n

Australia has a new minister leading regulation in the screen sector.<\/p>\n

Michelle Rowland M.P. has been sworn in as the new Communications Minister under PM Anthoyn Albanese.<\/p>\n

Replacing Paul Fletcher, she has previously been shadow communications minister in opposition.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is an honour to be sworn in as Minister for Communications and to serve the Australian people under an Albanese Labor Government,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis portfolio has the potential to further enable an Australia where connectivity and content enriches our quality of life, informs us, drives productivity and empowers us to fulfil our potential. I am dedicated to ensuring Australians, in our cities and regions, are united and connected. Now, let\u2019s get to work\u201d [Continue reading…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

\u2018A link across time\u2019: how shipping forecast will outlast Radio 4 long wave (The Guardian)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Boats have not needed the broadcast for decades but radio bosses know nostalgia for it runs deep<\/strong><\/p>\n

Radio 4\u2019s shipping forecast is a national institution, with millions of listeners reassured by the thought that, somewhere out at sea, British fishers are patiently waiting by their radios to find out whether there is a gale warning in Rockall or Cromarty.<\/p>\n

Yet the announcement that Radio 4\u2019s long wave signal will be shut down as part of the BBC\u2019s latest cuts has left many wondering how the country\u2019s fishing fleet will cope without access to the four-times-a-day updates.<\/p>\n

The slightly less romantic reality, according to Mike Cohen of the National Federation of Fishermen\u2019s Organisations, is that his members have not needed Radio 4 for decades. Modern fishers have far more accurate devices to warn them about the wind and rain: \u201cEven the small 15-metre boats in Bridlington have satellite internet these days. I\u2019ve had video calls from people in the middle of the sea.\u201d<\/p>\n

Yet that does not mean they are immune to the charms of Sailing By, the music that heralds the forecasts and was designed to help captains adjust their radios: \u201cThat theme tune is a link to other times, other people, other places. There\u2019s as much a fondness among fishermen for that as there is for the rest of us.\u201d<\/p>\n

When the fishers\u2019 trade body asked its members how they felt about the shipping forecast one said it \u201cacted as a link across communities, a link across time\u201d. Another added: \u201cFor us it is a bygone age but for many older folk it is a reassuring connection to the past.\u201d<\/p>\n

The BBC plans to end dedicated programming on its Radio 4 long wave frequency next year, which could mean the loss of two of the current four shipping broadcast updates. The early morning and late night forecasts will remain on FM, DAB and online broadcasts. But the loss of the long wave signal \u2013 accessible far from the British mainland \u2013 confirms they will essentially be nostalgia pieces, more about waking the nation up or lulling listeners to sleep. [Continue reading…<\/a>]<\/p>\n

Two Brits arrested in Albania as police accuse them of spying after seizing radio gear (Southgate ARC)<\/a><\/h2>\n

Two Britons were quizzed on allegations of espionage by officers at Tirana International Airport in Albania after police discovered sophisticated Kenwood radios in their luggage<\/span><\/p>\n

Two Britons have been arrested by Albanian spooks and accused of spying after border police found radio transmitters in their luggage.<\/p>\n

The pair were quizzed on allegations of espionage by officers at Tirana International Airport after they discovered sophisticated Kenwood radios in their luggage.<\/p>\n

They told the officials they were IT engineers who were carrying the amateur gear to indulge their hobby while on holiday in Albania.<\/p>\n

One suspect was registered as using a \u201cham radio\u201d in the Tirana region on online profiles, which also say he specialises in \u201celectronic warfare\u201d.<\/p>\n

Albanian police confirmed that they have opened a probe over allegations of \u201cspy activities\u201d and \u201cespionage\u201d.<\/p>\n

A source said: \u201cIt\u2019s highly unusual to be carrying this sort of equipment and even more strange for someone to be stopped and accused of being a covert agent.\u201d<\/p>\n

The two Britons were held on May 30 and then allowed to return to the UK. However they remain under investigation, police say. The electronic kit by Kenwood \u2013 which makes a range of cutting edge communication devices \u2013 was sent to the Albanian Criminal Laboratory for further examination.<\/p>\n

You can read the full Daily Mirror article at
\nhttps:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk\/news\/world-news\/two-brits-arrested-albania-police-27191861<\/a><\/p>\n

\n

Do you enjoy the SWLing Post?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Please consider supporting us via\u00a0Patreon<\/span><\/a>\u00a0or our\u00a0Coffee<\/span>\u00a0Fund<\/span><\/a>! <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Your support makes articles like this one possible. Thank you!<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.\u00a0Enjoy! Giant Magnetic Waves Have Been Discovered Oscillating Around Earth’s Core (Science Alert) Earth’s interior is a far from quiet place. Deep below our surface activities, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[56,960,3,43],"tags":[887,4102,8259,2734,4107],"class_list":["post-52953","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-broadcasters","category-international-broadcasting","category-news","category-shortwave-radio","tag-australia","tag-ham-radio","tag-radio-waves","tag-shipping-forecast","tag-space-weather"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/pn3uc-dM5","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":29909,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2017\/12\/atlas-obscura-this-weather-report-has-been-making-waves-for-150-years\/","url_meta":{"origin":52953,"position":0},"title":"Atlas Obscura: “This weather report has been making waves for 150 years.”","author":"Thomas","date":"December 31, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Eric McFadden (WD8RIF), who notes that the excellent website, Atlas Obscura, recently featured The Shipping Forecast: Why a Maritime Forecast Is So Beloved in the United Kingdom For the penultimate song on their 1994 album Parklife, Blur chose the swirling, meditative epic, \u201cThis Is\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "AM"","block_context":{"text":"AM","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/am\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shipping-forecast-ship.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shipping-forecast-ship.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shipping-forecast-ship.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/12\/shipping-forecast-ship.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":57500,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2023\/08\/radio-waves-great-solar-storm-of-1940-hawaii-djs-lack-vital-info-edison-claims-am-fm-audio-usage-surpasses-youtube-and-radio-4-longwave-reception\/","url_meta":{"origin":52953,"position":1},"title":"Radio Waves: Great Solar Storm of 1940, Hawaii DJ’s Lack Vital Info, Edison Claims AM\/FM Audio Usage Surpasses YouTube, and Radio 4 Longwave Reception","author":"Thomas","date":"August 14, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.\u00a0Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Troy Riedel, Dennis Dura and David Shannon for the following tips: The Great Solar\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "AM"","block_context":{"text":"AM","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/am\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/AM-Dial-Digital-Grundig-Mediumwave-MW-lg.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/AM-Dial-Digital-Grundig-Mediumwave-MW-lg.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/AM-Dial-Digital-Grundig-Mediumwave-MW-lg.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/AM-Dial-Digital-Grundig-Mediumwave-MW-lg.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":55959,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/radio-waves-the-dlarc-nasa-citizen-science-popshopradio-drm-to-europe-and-afghan-radio-closures\/","url_meta":{"origin":52953,"position":2},"title":"Radio Waves: The DLARC, NASA Citizen Science, PopShopRadio DRM to Europe, Hackers Disrupt Russian Radio, and Afghan Radio Closures","author":"Thomas","date":"February 25, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.\u00a0Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Trevor Robbins and Dennis Dura for the following tips: Digital Library Of Amateur Radio\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "AM"","block_context":{"text":"AM","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/am\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shortwave-Radio-Astronomy-PARI.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shortwave-Radio-Astronomy-PARI.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shortwave-Radio-Astronomy-PARI.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/10\/Shortwave-Radio-Astronomy-PARI.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":51327,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/radio-waves-eiffel-tower-radio-100-years-ago-raspberry-pi-radio-time-machine-barrie-arc-thrives-in-pandemic-and-the-voice-of-ganymede-via-juno\/","url_meta":{"origin":52953,"position":3},"title":"Radio Waves: Eiffel Tower Radio 100 Years Ago, Raspberry Pi Radio Time Machine, Barrie ARC Thrives in Pandemic, and The Voice of Ganymede via JUNO","author":"Thomas","date":"December 26, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest\u00a0SWLing Post\u00a0readers.\u00a0 To that end:\u00a0Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s Radio Waves, a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Ham Radio"","block_context":{"text":"Ham Radio","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/ham-radio\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-23-Links-Eiffel-tower-radio.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-23-Links-Eiffel-tower-radio.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-23-Links-Eiffel-tower-radio.webp?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-23-Links-Eiffel-tower-radio.webp?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-23-Links-Eiffel-tower-radio.webp?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/2021-12-23-Links-Eiffel-tower-radio.webp?resize=1400%2C800&ssl=1 4x"},"classes":[]},{"id":57296,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2023\/07\/radio-waves-what-listeners-like-renaissance-of-radio-wor-in-photographs-diy-faraday-cage\/","url_meta":{"origin":52953,"position":4},"title":"Radio Waves: What Listeners Like, Renaissance of Radio, WOR in Photographs, DIY Faraday Cage","author":"Thomas","date":"July 21, 2023","format":false,"excerpt":"Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio.\u00a0Enjoy! Many thanks to SWLing Post contributors Dennis Dura, Mark Erdle, and Jock Elliott for the following tips: \u2018It\u2019s what listeners\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "AM"","block_context":{"text":"AM","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/am\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Radio-Dial-e1530836181998.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Radio-Dial-e1530836181998.jpg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Radio-Dial-e1530836181998.jpg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/07\/Radio-Dial-e1530836181998.jpg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x"},"classes":[]},{"id":47772,"url":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/radio-waves-a-perfect-cme-fcc-construction-permit-auction-more-music-on-am-and-virtual-swl-fest-reminder\/","url_meta":{"origin":52953,"position":5},"title":"Radio Waves: A Perfect CME, FCC Construction Permit Auction, More Music On AM, and Virtual SWL Fest Reminder","author":"Thomas","date":"February 12, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Radio Waves:\u00a0 Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Because I keep my ear to the waves, as well as receive many tips from others who do the same, I find myself privy to radio-related stories that might interest\u00a0SWLing Post\u00a0readers.\u00a0 To that end:\u00a0Welcome to the\u00a0SWLing Post\u2019s Radio Waves, a\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Emergency Preparedness"","block_context":{"text":"Emergency Preparedness","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/category\/emergency-preparedness\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WHKY-AM-Towers-Transmitter-Site.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200,"srcset":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WHKY-AM-Towers-Transmitter-Site.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1 1x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WHKY-AM-Towers-Transmitter-Site.jpeg?resize=525%2C300&ssl=1 1.5x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WHKY-AM-Towers-Transmitter-Site.jpeg?resize=700%2C400&ssl=1 2x, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/WHKY-AM-Towers-Transmitter-Site.jpeg?resize=1050%2C600&ssl=1 3x"},"classes":[]}],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52953","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=52953"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/52953\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=52953"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=52953"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=52953"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}