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FCC lifts local control rule for radio stations
(Source: The Washington Post) Federal regulators have voted to eliminate a longstanding rule covering radio and television stations, in a move that could ultimately reshape the nation’s media...
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Weather Radio Review: Steve recommends the Sangean CL-100
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Steve Lebkuecher, who comments on our recent post about weather radios: I have the Sangean CL-100 and highly recommend the radio for several reasons and in fact...
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Review of the Digitech AR-1780 portable shortwave radio
The following review first appeared in the October 2017 issue of The Spectrum Monitor magazine. Earlier this year one of my readers in Australia noted the addition of the Digitech AR-1780 to the...
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Sangean HDR-14: a new AM/FM HD pocket radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Steve Lekuecher, who writes: A technology forum friend recently noticed Universal Radio listed a new Sangean HD portable (HDR-14) on their website which is very...
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C. Crane CCRadio-EP Pro: a new enhanced version of the EP
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, who notes that C. Crane has developed an enhanced version of the original CCRadio-EP AM/FM portable. C. Crane includes the following description on...
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BBC MW stations in Lincolnshire and Nottingham to close
(Source: Southgate ARC) More BBC AM transmitters to close On the British DX Club (BDXC) Yahoo Group Nick Buxton reports that BBC AM stations in Lincolnshire and Nottingham are to close In his post...
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Radio New Zealand plans to exit AM radio
(Source: Stuff.co.nz via Trevor R) […]In the longer term, the report raised RNZ’s wish to divest from broadcasting infrastructure. “RNZ currently owns a significant property portfolio and other...
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WRTH 2018 available to order
(Source: WRTH Facebook group via Sean Gilbert) It’s here!! WRTH 2018 has been published and is available to order from www.wrth.com or your usual supplier. Orders direct to our website will usually be...
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How to find North American stations broadcasting in C-QUAM AM Stereo
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dave Zantow (N9EWO), who writes: Just how many MW stations in North America are broadcasting in “C-QUAM AM Stereo” these days?? I found this reference which...
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C. Crane’s latest deal: Free Shipping on the CC Pocket Radio
Though not a shortwave radio (the SWLing Post loves ALL radios!), C. Crane’s latest special involves free Priority Mail shipping to U.S. customers for their CC Pocket Radio. Just use the Promo Code:...
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a.bsolument: Converting radios from vintage valve into boutique Bluetooth
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Kim Elliott, who shares this link to a French company called a.bsolument who specializes in converting vintage valve radios into hi-fidelity Bluetooth-connected...
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Don shares spectrum recordings from northern Peru
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Don Moore, who writes: I’ve been traveling through northern Peru and I’ve made some SDR recordings along the way – medium wave, long wave, and some shortwave...
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Radio Caroline: AM service to open on Friday, December 22
(Source: Southgate ARC via Mike Terry) Radio Caroline AM service to open Weather and technology permitting, our programmes on 648 kHz will commence originating from the Ross Revenge at 7.00 AM on...
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Exotic shortwave DX copied in Rio Capim, Northern Brazil
The beautiful Capim River in a land of Jaguars, Tarantulas and occasionally, wonderful shortwave DX Hi there, I returned from my third trip to the Rio Capim area of Pará, Northern Brazil about 5 weeks...
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Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation to end MW, but maintain shortwave &...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Nigel Holmes, who shares the following: SIBC [Solomon Islands Broadcasting Corporation] has ended its MF service on 1035 kHz. Delivery on FM & HF has been...
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WRTH 2018: A look inside
I received my copy of the 2018 World Radio and TV Handbook (WRTH) directly from the publisher yesterday, just prior to my Christmas holiday travels. As I mention every year, I look forward to receiving...
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Guest Post: Late Night Pre-Christmas Mediumwave Scan, NYC 2017
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, The Professor, who shares the following guest post: Late Night Pre-Christmas Medium Wave Scan, NYC 2017 I haven’t recorded a proper scan of the AM dial in New...
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BBC Local: Mediumwave Closures in 2018
(Source: BBC) We are closing a number of BBC Local Radio’s medium wave transmitters in January 2018. This will not affect listeners who use FM, digital radio, digital TV, or the internet to listen....
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Atlas Obscura: “This weather report has been making waves for 150 years.”
Photo by Michael Browning on Unsplash. Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Eric McFadden (WD8RIF), who notes that the excellent website, Atlas Obscura, recently featured The Shipping Forecast: Why...
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Radio Moscow: New Year’s Day, 40 years ago
Happy New Year SWLing Post community! A few months ago, I published a post about Colin Anderton’s excellent Radio Moscow recordings from the late 1970s. Being a space flight enthusiast, all of Colin’s...
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