{"id":67105,"date":"2026-09-17T07:30:04","date_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/?p=67105"},"modified":"2026-09-17T07:30:04","modified_gmt":"2026-09-17T11:30:04","slug":"radio-waves-2026-swl-contest-winners-fm-stations-go-transatlantic-with-e-skip-and-compromise-lead-to-am-radio-bill-to-house-passage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/swling.com\/blog\/2026\/09\/radio-waves-2026-swl-contest-winners-fm-stations-go-transatlantic-with-e-skip-and-compromise-lead-to-am-radio-bill-to-house-passage\/","title":{"rendered":"Radio Waves: 2026 SWL Contest Winners, FM Stations Go Transatlantic with E-Skip, and Compromise Lead to AM Radio Bill to House Passage"},"content":{"rendered":"

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

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

Many thanks to SWLing Post<\/em> contributors Frank and Dennis Dura for the following tips:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Results of the 2026 SWL Contest<\/a><\/h2>\n

Many thanks to Frank who shares the results of the 2026 SWL Contest on his website.<\/p>\n

[Click here to read about the winners and prizes.<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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When the FM Band Goes Transatlantic (Radio World)<\/a><\/h2>\n

FM broadcast signals can travel long distances under the right conditions.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ve touched on E-skip several times in this space, particularly how double-hop sporadic-E makes transatlantic receptions possible. Receptions like these have been documented by long-distant radio enthusiasts such as Ireland\u2019s Paul Logan catching North American signals, and the reverse accomplished by Bryce Foster on Cape Cod and Larry Horlick in Newfoundland.<\/p>\n

Now, another operator, this time in Spain, has joined those ranks. Mauricio Molano, a retired 47-year radio veteran and DXer since age 15, recently shared his loggings with us.<\/p>\n

[Continue reading\u2026<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Legislative Compromises Pushed AM Radio Bill to House Passage (Radio World)<\/a><\/h2>\n

The National Association of Broadcasters and other prominent players are celebrating Tuesday\u2019s House vote in favor of the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act. But the passage of the bill did involve some compromises.<\/p>\n

The radio industry admits it didn\u2019t get everything it wanted when the original bill when it was first introduced. The bill includes a sunset provision of eight years instead of the 10 years originally proposed.<\/p>\n

[Continue reading\u2026<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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