Radio Waves: Possible Radio & TV Closures in Canada, Bauer closes stations in...
Radio Waves: 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...
View ArticleCan’t receive anything on your new shortwave radio–? Read this.
This morning, I received a question from Andrew, an SWLing Post reader in the UK. Andrew writes: May I ask a question please? I am very much a newbie to this. I am not really interested in FM, but I...
View ArticleRadio Waves: BBC radio reporters axed, Ham Radio on BBC Surrey, K6UDA on...
Radio Waves: 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...
View ArticleQTC Article: Clear Channel MW Broadcast Stations in Australia
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Kris Partridge, who notes that the July/August 2020 issue of the Australian amateur radio magazine QTC (an issue we noted in a previous post is free) actually...
View ArticleNew DRM portables announced at IBC 2020
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ed, who writes: SWLing Post readers might be interested in reading the Digital Radio Mondiale Newsletter of September 2020, which covers DRM developments...
View ArticleSangean SR-36: Paul discovers the basic AM/FM DSP receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul, who writes: This seems to be a new basic radio from Sangean: Click here to view on Amazon (affiliate link supports the SWLing Post) I’m not sure a radio...
View ArticleRadio Waves: A “Calm” Solar Cycle 25, WWJ History, Czech Radio’s Digital-Only...
Radio Waves: 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...
View ArticleUsing the Icom IC-705 to record a local AM broadcast station
In my previous post, I mentioned how much I enjoy the built-in digital audio recorder in the new Icom IC-705. While I wouldn’t buy a QRP transceiver specifically for built-in audio recording–there are...
View ArticleAirSpy SDR#’s New Killer Feature: the Co-Channel Canceller
It’s easy to take for granted the magical math that happens in Software Defined Radio. Occasionally though a breakthrough occurs which really grabs our attention, thanks to the hard work and bright...
View ArticleSDR#’s Co-Channel Canceller Gets Additional Options
In my earlier article, I introduced the Co-Channel Canceller, a unique feature in AirSpy’s SDR# program for the benefit of medium wave DXers. Now only a day later, software author and AirSpy founder...
View ArticleAnother “Wacky Wake-Up Crew” recording
After posting a recording of 630 AM WAIZ’s “Wacky Wake-Up Crew” last week, a few readers asked for another recording, so here you go! I made this recording yesterday morning (Monday, October 19, 2020)...
View ArticleNew Tecsun PL-368 prototype on display at 2020 Shanghai International...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares the following photos and short videos of a prototype Tecsun PL-368 at the 2020 Shanghai International High-End Hi-Fi Expo. The PL-368...
View ArticleRadio Waves: Sculptor Honors Fern Blodgett Sunde, Pack Removes VOA Editorial...
Radio Waves: 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...
View ArticleFCC Authorizes AM radio stations to operate using all-digital broadcast signals
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Evans, Mike S, and a number of others who have contacted me regarding the FCC’s Authorization of All-Digital AM Radio. Below, you’ll find the FCC press...
View ArticleMatt’s mediumwave audio comparison of the C.Crane Radio 2E and the Potomac...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Matt Blaze, who writes: I did another head-to-head receiver comparison, this time of two MW BCB AM portables: The C.Crane Radio 2/e vs. the Potomac Instruments...
View ArticleKSEN DX test November 7 & 8, 2020
(Source: KSEN via Facebook) LAST MINUTE UPDATE: DX TEST – KSEN-1150 Shelby, Montana will test BOTH Saturday Morning Nov 7 AND Sunday Morning Nov 8 12:01 AM – 1:00 AM MST (0701-0800 UTC) with 10,000...
View ArticleMatt’s Marathon MediumWave Matchup
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Matt Blaze (WB2SRI), who shares the following guest post: Matt’s Marathon MediumWave Matchup by Matt Blaze Here’s another simultaneous receiver comparison, this...
View ArticleRadio Waves: United Biscuit’s Radio Station, WMAL Towers Demolished, Canada’s...
Radio Waves: 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...
View ArticleRadio Waves: 100 Years of Radio, Maritime Radio Communications, AU2JCB...
Radio Waves: 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...
View ArticleRadio Waves: Solar-Powered Broadcast Transmitters, Decommissioning Arecibo,...
Radio Waves: 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...
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