The Great Medium Wave Grey Line Challenge
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM According to https://dx.qsl.net/propagation/greyline.html: (the image above comes from them) The “grey line” is a band around the Earth that separates daylight from darkness....
View ArticleHow to DX the 2024 Solar Eclipse!
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Nick Hall-Patch, who shares the following article originally published in the IRCA’s DX Monitor: 2024 Solar Eclipse DXing by William Scott, WE7W DXing the...
View ArticleRaddy RE40 Emergency Radio
By Robert Gulley (Guest Post) The Raddy RE40 is another portable shortwave radio offering from Radioddity, but with a twist – it is intended to be an emergency radio first, and a listening-for-pleasure...
View ArticleRadio Waves: HEBA Antenna Approval, Eclipse Time Signal Shift, A Novice’s...
Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to...
View ArticleAnnouncing the new SDRplay RSPdx-R2 software defined radio!
Many thanks to SWLing Post sponsor and supporter, SDRplay, who shares the following announcement: SDRplay announces the RSPdx-R2 SDRplay Limited is announcing the launch of the RSPdx-R2 which is an...
View ArticleWhy AM Radio in EVs Could Cost Billions
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who shares the following video via the Geerling Engineering YouTube channel: Description: The Center for Automotive Research says it would cost the...
View ArticleDon discusses AM Radio’s future
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Don Elliott, who shares this piece in which Radio Ink interviews him regarding the future of AM radio: Getting In The AM Radio War Room With Don Elliot Spread...
View ArticleDan’s in-depth review of the new Raddy RF-919 shortwave portable radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: [Note that all Amazon and Radioddity links are affiliate links that support the SWLing Post.] Raddy RF-919...
View ArticleJapan: Some broadcasters running trial suspension of AM radio
(Source: Japan Today) Is Japan witnessing the death of AM radio? Since February, some commercial radio broadcasters have begun a trial suspension of AM radio, with a real possibility the pause will...
View ArticleListening In Brazil ZP-30 Radio Station, “The Voice Of Paraguayan Chaco”, AM...
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following guest post: Listening In Brazil ZP-30 Radio Station, “The Voice Of Paraguayan Chaco”, AM 610 kHz. by Carlos Latuff The...
View ArticleXHDATA Weather Radio D-608WB
Review By Robert Gulley, K4PKM This is my first experience with an XHDATA radio, and my initial impressions are quite positive. This weather radio has an impressive set of features and appears to be...
View ArticleChecking out the CCRadio SolarBT
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM The syllables coming through the headphones were unknown to me. Clearly it was a language, but not one that I knew. So I logged it: 2/18/24, 1101Z, 1660 kHz, unknown language,...
View ArticleChecking out the XHDATA D-808
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Size matters . . . especially when it comes to antennas. In general, the more aluminum or wire you can get up in the air (presuming, of course, that it is properly designed),...
View ArticleRadio Waves: Switzerland to End Analog Radio, AM For Every Vehicle Act, AM v...
Radio Waves: Stories Making Waves in the World of Radio Welcome to the SWLing Post’s Radio Waves, a collection of links to interesting stories making waves in the world of radio. Enjoy! Many thanks to...
View Article“Medium wave’s sunset in Europe”
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan, who shares the following article from Red Tech: Medium wave’s sunset in Europe (Red Tech) GENEVA — European medium-wave transmitters are going silent. On...
View ArticleXHDATA D-220 – A Throwback to a Simpler Time
By Robert Gulley XHDATA recently contacted me about a new portable radio, saying “XHDATA is planning to launch a new portable radio, the D-220, which has good reception and excellent sound quality. Not...
View ArticleDan Robinson Reviews the New Tecsun S-2200X Portable Receiver
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and supporter, Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: Tecsun Delivers The S-2200X – New Life For A 16-Year-Old Cabinet Design by Dan Robinson Some months...
View ArticleRNZ Inaugurates New Analog and DRM Ampegon Transmitter
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following news release via the DRM Consortium: DRM RNZ Shortwave Transmitter For Pacific Inaugurated On August 1st the New...
View ArticleA Nutty Idea
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Official Disclaimer: “Yes, XHDATA is a supporter of the SWLing Post but this is my own crazy idea, and we aren’t getting any commissions from the sales. XHDATA doesn’t even know...
View ArticleAaron Explores: Why a Dedicated Radio Enhances the Live Baseball Experience
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Aaron Kuhn, who shares the following guest post: Live Baseball on the Radio: Radio Selection Considerations In recent years, I’ve enjoyed attending minor league...
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