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• Exhibitor Preview: Tieline at the NAB Show
Added at 2024-03-19 09:00:59
Jacob Daniluck discusses security, AI and codecs
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• DJB Radio Adds Subscription Option
Added at 2024-03-19 09:00:58
Also expands the feature set on Zone
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• Nautel Radio Technology Forum Returns
Added at 2024-03-19 09:00:56
“EAS at the Edge” to be one of the morning’s talks
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• IBS Names High School, College Media Award Winners
Added at 2024-03-18 22:03:36
Recipients claimed their prizes at IBS' annual conference this month
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• Nautel Names New Sales Manager for Latin American, Caribbean
Added at 2024-03-18 21:20:22
Carlos Avila is based in Brazil
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• Georgia AM Loses Translator, Faces Penalty
Added at 2024-03-18 20:42:05
Fine proposed against WSFN for unauthorized operation and other issues
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• Photos from the Stuart Hamfest 2024
Added at 2024-03-18 11:08:47
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike (VE3MKX), who shares the following photos by Ben (VE3ST) of the Stuart Hamfest 2024 held in Florida: Photo Gallery Click to view the entire photo album–> Thank you so much for taking and sharing these photos with us, Ben!
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• GatesAir Transmitters Deliver ROI to Bonneville
Added at 2024-03-18 09:00:39
Two Flexiva FLX30 liquid-cooled systems go on the air in Phoenix
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• Telos Will Show New 25-Seven PDMX
Added at 2024-03-18 09:00:39
Puts program delay management into the virtual realm
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• Caller One Now Integrates With Telos VSet
Added at 2024-03-18 09:00:17
Broadcast Bionics has one eye on the sunsetting of POTS lines
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• Price Brothers Deploys Voice Clones for Podcast Ads
Added at 2024-03-17 09:00:48
Their service also adds a contextual awareness aspect
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• WebRTC Has Turned Browsers Into Codecs
Added at 2024-03-16 11:00:37
Hartnett: We see it as having a huge impact for radio contribution
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• FCC Announces 109 MX Groups From 2023 LPFM Window
Added at 2024-03-15 21:43:45
60-day period to resolve conflicts is now open for applicants
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• FCC Dismisses LPFM Application in R.I. After Objection
Added at 2024-03-15 16:02:28
The applicant listed a mailbox at an office supply store as its address.
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• 2024 ARRL Field Day Theme: Be Radio Active
Added at 2024-03-15 13:22:00
The theme for 2024 ARRL Field Day is "Be Radio Active." The event will run on June 22 - 23, and it will be one-part contest, one-part emergency communications exercise, and one-part open house -- and a great time. The theme encourages radio amateurs to take advantage of the peak of Solar Cycle 25, which we are nearing. Activity this year is likely to be extremely high thanks to favorable solar ...
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• Amateur Radio Stands Ready to Support Eclipse Operations
Added at 2024-03-15 13:19:00
The upcoming April 8, 2024, solar eclipse has many excited about the opportunity to witness the darkness of totality. Spectators from across the country are traveling to the path of total darkness that will stretch from South Texas to Northeastern Maine.Some states are anticipating more than a million travelers for the event. In the impacted areas, schools will be letting students out early for...
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• Dayton Hamvention® 2024 Award Winners Announced
Added at 2024-03-15 12:50:00
The recipients of the 2024 Hamvention Awards were announced on March 8, 2024.Special Achievement Award: Anthony Luscre, K8ZT Luscre is from near Akron, Ohio, and he was first licensed in 1981. He has been a low-power operator, contester, and teacher throughout his amateur radio career. He received his Amateur Extra-class license in 2000. Luscre is active on HF and VHF/UHF, and he operates on ...
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• Get to Know WhatsApp
Added at 2024-03-15 11:00:31
It’s time for American radio to explore this evolving product
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• Zack Zalon on Why HLS+ Matters
Added at 2024-03-15 11:00:19
We talked with Super Hi-Fi’s CEO about the new streaming technology
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• ARRL: Credit Card Processing Available Again
Added at 2024-03-15 10:13:00
Updated 3/15/2024 at 7:58 PM EDTAn update was completed for ARRL by its merchant services provider today. Credit card processing for all services has resumed. Thank you for your patience as we completed the system update. Members and prospective members can again access the following online services:www.arrl.org/joinwww.arrl.org/donatewww.arrl.org/shopUpdated 3/15/2024 at 2:37 PM EDT ARRL is wo...
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• ARRL: Credit Card Processing Temporarily Unavailable
Added at 2024-03-15 10:13:00
ARRL is working with its merchant services provider to perform an update involving credit card processing for transactions. At this time, transactions via the ARRL website and phone cannot be completed for such functions as membership (including renewals), subscriptions, and ARRL Store purchases.This news item will be revised once the update is completed. Thank you for your understanding.
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-03-15 08:37:00
Six new sunspot groups appeared over the past reporting week, March7-13, and one more on March 14.The first group emerged on March 7, two more appeared on March 12,and three more on March 13.Solar activity was down. Average daily sunspot number went from106.7 to 82.3, and solar flux from 147.4 to 130.4. Geomagneticindicators were somewhat quieter, with average daily planetary Aindex dropping fr...
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• It’s shortwave sleepy time again!
Added at 2024-03-15 04:00:59
Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about our shortwave shows this week. The first is another very chilled, dreamy and sleep inducing programme (in the best way possible of course). It’s called WZZZ 2 and is broadcast to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 17th March 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 […]
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• KBS A24 SW Frequency Change
Added at 2024-03-14 22:37:42
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following announcement via KBS: With the beginning of A24 season at 0100 UTC (1000 KST), March 31, 2024, KBS WORLD Radio English Service will broadcast at 1400-1600 UTC (2300-0100 KST) on 9785kHz instead of 9630kHz. We hope the new frequency and the adjustments will […]
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• Auddia Has a Beta Program for Subscription Podcasting
Added at 2024-03-14 20:23:10
Creators are paid per plays of ad-free episodes on its app
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• “Ashanti Alert” Code Advances at FCC
Added at 2024-03-14 18:44:42
The proposed code would support alerts for missing and endangered persons
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• Audacy Encouraged by Q1 Trending
Added at 2024-03-14 15:31:43
This week it released numbers to provide “additional visibility on its progress”
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• Useful Tools for Your Travel Bag
Added at 2024-03-14 15:27:29
Audio testers, first aid kits … and don’t forget the Klein 9s
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• Kernen Keeps Crawford on the Air in the Motor City
Added at 2024-03-14 15:14:48
Part of his job is keeping a 10-tower AM array happy
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• Letter: High School Radio Memories
Added at 2024-03-13 20:13:33
Believe it or not, the antenna at KOHM was built by metal shop students!
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• Women in Engineering: Shayna Sengstock of New York Public Radio
Added at 2024-03-13 20:00:41
She was instrumental in growing the technical department for college radio station WRHU
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• Why Congestion Pricing Matters for Radio
Added at 2024-03-13 19:47:46
When government policy reduces traffic, it cuts down on OTA listening
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• Read the March 13, 2024 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2024-03-13 09:14:27
Featuring our pre-NAB Show interview with Curtis LeGeyt
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• A Conversation with Eric Fetters-Walp
Added at 2024-03-13 09:00:30
By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM When the Top 10 DX of the Year 2023 Contest results were posted by the Top DX Radioclub on January 24, 2024 — https://swling.com/blog/2024/01/results-top-10-dx-of-the-year-2023/ — I noticed that Eric Fetters-Walp had placed seventh overall and #1 in North America and #1 in the USA. I was curious how he had achieved […]
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• NAB Says “You Belong Here”
Added at 2024-03-12 19:36:28
Association launches an industry recruitment campaign
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• Survival Tools for Broadcasters Navigating Trauma and Grief in Media
Added at 2024-03-12 19:03:15
"For many of us working in media, we find ourselves living in and out of a state of trauma"
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• Exhibitor Preview: Veritone at the NAB Show
Added at 2024-03-12 18:01:56
"AI is not replacing humans but supercharging them to do more than before"
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• AM and AI Are High on LeGeyt’s Priority List
Added at 2024-03-12 18:00:29
With the NAB Show approaching, we sat down with the association’s leader for an issue update
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• Activo Broadcasting Deploys MaxxCasting
Added at 2024-03-12 16:56:02
Seeks to enhance signal coverage and reach
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• Tieline to Unveil Bridge-IT II Codecs
Added at 2024-03-12 16:16:41
Second generation of the line expands their flexibility
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• WorldCast Introduces APT IP Silver MPX Products
Added at 2024-03-12 15:18:49
Transmits analog composite/MPX signals including APTmpX compressed format
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• ARRL Headquarters Closed Morning of Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Added at 2024-03-12 15:10:00
ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, will be closed from 8:00 am -- 12:00 pm on Wednesday, March 13, 2024, for an employee communications meeting. There will not be a morning W1AW bulletin that day. Members are encouraged to use www.arrl.org for membership transactions during that time.
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• Super Hi-Fi Introduces HLS+
Added at 2024-03-12 11:00:06
Audacy is deploying the streaming technology across its online stations
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• Why Schenectady?
Added at 2024-03-12 09:51:06
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Meara who writes: Thomas: SWLing Post readers might like this one. Ramakrishnan sent me the Smithsonian article. It is very nice, and helps answer — I think — the question about why so many old SW radio dials have “Schenectady” on them. Steinmetz seems like a great guy. https://soldersmoke.blogspot.com/2024/03/the-wizard-of-schenectady-charles.html 73 Bill I […]
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• Haluk spots a Braun T23 on Facebook Marketplace
Added at 2024-03-12 09:40:04
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Haluk Mesci, who writes: I recently bought a Braun T1000 in unbelievably good condition. And today I noticed a Facebook ad for a Braun T23, on sale here in Toronto. Judging from the photos, it is obvious that there is an ‘Eton E1 – Grundig YB 500’ kind of […]
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• David Kolesar to Receive NAB’s Radio Engineering Achievement Award
Added at 2024-03-11 21:51:37
Winston Caldwell will receive the adjacent TV engineering award
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• Applicant Unable to Secure an LPFM in Cincinnati Suburb
Added at 2024-03-11 20:20:01
The FCC upholds second-adjacent spacing requirement
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• NRG Media Has Embraced AI-Based Tools
Added at 2024-03-11 17:45:32
AI is used to create videos, develop prospects, write emails and run an air shift
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• Letter: What’s That Mysterious Humming Sound?
Added at 2024-03-11 17:12:24
The source of your mic problem may not be what you expected, says Bill Ruck
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• Paul is impressed with the XHDATA/SIHUADON R-108 Shortwave Radio
Added at 2024-03-10 10:40:23
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who writes: Hi Thomas, Near my home, there’s a small pond where shortwave reception is often very good… Receiver: XHDATA SIHUADON R-108 with single telescopic antenna (No external antenna) Recording with a smartphone placed close to the receiver, which explains the ambient noise, especially the wind noise […]
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• RAC: Canadian Amateurs Invited to Participate in Solar Eclipse Project
Added at 2024-03-09 12:53:49
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard, who shares the following announcement from the RAC: Contribute to Eclipse Science and History: Research Propagation with Your Receiver! March 5, 2024 – The Case Amateur Radio Club W8EDU of Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio is excited to invite Canadian Amateurs to participate in the upcoming […]
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• 2024 Eclipse: HamSCI Roundtable Events
Added at 2024-03-09 11:04:02
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ed Efchak (WX2R), who shares the following announcement: The Solar Eclipse Is One Month Away! Learn How You Can Participate in Two HamSCI Roundtable Events The last total solar eclipse across North America for twenty years will occur on Monday, April 8th. Hams across North America are asked to […]
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• Audacy Prepares to Emerge From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Added at 2024-03-08 20:21:03
FCC approval is pending but major leadership changes at company are expected
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• Summit Introduces PostMaster Metadata Handling
Added at 2024-03-08 18:21:48
New suite of tools helps stations manage their PAD
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• Selecting an FM Transmitter Demands a Holistic Approach
Added at 2024-03-08 18:13:45
It’s important to look beyond immediate specifications at several other key factors
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• R.V.R. Launches Hot Plug-In Next Gen Series
Added at 2024-03-08 18:01:07
It will exhibit in the Broadcast Depot booth at the NAB Show
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• How Healthy Is Your Metadata?
Added at 2024-03-08 17:26:47
… and do you have any at all?
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• Solar Eclipse One Month Away
Added at 2024-03-08 12:10:00
A total solar eclipse that will be seen across North America will occur on Monday, April 8th. It will be the last of its kind in the US for the next 20 years.Hams across North America are asked to participate in a study about how the ionosphere functions by getting on the air to help scientists in a series of ionospheric experiments. Ham Radio Science Citizen Investigation (HamSCI) has present...
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• Bob Vallio, W6RGG, Named ARRL Honorary Vice President
Added at 2024-03-08 11:51:00
Robert B. "Bob" Vallio, W6RGG, has been honored by the ARRL Board of Directors as an Honorary Vice President.In a motion that passed with an extended standing ovation, the Board awarded the honor at their Annual Meeting in January 2024. The motion honored Vallio's lifetime of service to ARRL and amateur radio. He was first licensed as a Novice with the call sign WN6RGG in July 1952, and he lat...
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• FCC Job Opportunity for Recent Engineering Graduates
Added at 2024-03-08 11:46:00
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has a job opening that might be a good opportunity for recently graduated amateur radio operators who have knowledge of the spectrum and RF.This is a Recent Graduates position in the FCC's Pathways Program, and it will be located in the FCC Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) in Washington, DC. Applications are being accepted for engineering gr...
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-03-08 10:56:00
Until March 6, new sunspot groups emerged daily over the pastreporting week, February 29 through March 6.One new sunspot group appeared every day on February 29 throughMarch 3, then two new groups on March 4 and another on March 5.It seems odd, but average daily sunspot number was about the same(changing from 106.4 to 106.7), but the average daily solar flux hada substantial drop, from 175 to 1...
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• Snoozin’ on the shortwaves
Added at 2024-03-08 04:00:14
Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about our shows this week. The first is a very chilled and dreamy WZZZ via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 10th March 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz. This is a horizontal themed show and there’ll be lots of tunes to drop […]
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• Product Evaluation: The New Inovonics 677 Impresses
Added at 2024-03-07 21:05:33
Jeremy Preece explores the Triple Tuner EAS Receiver
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• Auddia Drops Bid to Acquire Radio FM
Added at 2024-03-07 15:52:04
Halts its effort to add subscribers by buying the AM/FM streaming app
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• Uplink Network Embraces SmartFM Technology
Added at 2024-03-06 16:53:27
The company has now installed almost 1,000 transmitters with the technology
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• Good Karma Can Move and Diplex WMVP(AM)
Added at 2024-03-06 16:40:48
The FCC denied an objection that raised concerns about loss of skywave coverage
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• Radio Waves: International Symposium Focuses on Broadcasting, Last Morse Station, Yaesu FRG-7 Digital Frequency Kit, and Remembering Bob Heil,
Added at 2024-03-06 12:39:58
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 SWLing Post contributors Paul Jamet, Bob Butterfield, and NT for the following tips: International symposium: Université Toulouse Capitole, 14 and 15 November […]
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• Bouvard Says Latest Data “Smashes AM/FM Radio’s Drive Time Myth”
Added at 2024-03-05 22:09:54
He explains why he's excited about the latest Total Audience Report from Nielsen
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• Radio Vets Look to Honor Chris Noel With Presidential Medal of Freedom
Added at 2024-03-05 21:57:51
Her show "A Date With Chris" gave U.S. troops hope during the Vietnam War
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• Codec Designs Get Denser and Denser
Added at 2024-03-05 18:07:00
“It’s similar to when we eliminated racks of DAs for AoIP”
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• March Highlights of Radio Tech History
Added at 2024-03-05 18:00:31
What were radio people talking about 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this month?
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• A Radio Engineer’s Best Friend
Added at 2024-03-05 17:45:57
Readers share pictures of their "assistants" at work
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• Karl’s Soldering Tips for Beginners
Added at 2024-03-04 23:19:20
The skill remains helpful even in the age of AoIP
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• Pirate Letters Go to South Carolina, New Jersey
Added at 2024-03-04 22:28:19
These cases date to March 2022 and August 2023
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• Behind the Scenes of “Wait Wait … Don’t Tell Me!”
Added at 2024-03-04 21:27:44
Its technical director and production manager provide us a glimpse
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• Exhibitor Preview: Lawo at the NAB Show
Added at 2024-03-04 21:03:06
Company will feature its new crystal mixing console
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• Uplink, Divicon Media Announce Merger
Added at 2024-03-04 16:51:47
Together the companies operate 1,200 FM transmitters and nine DAB+ multiplexes across Germany
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• ARRL: Bob Heil, K9EID, Silent Key
Added at 2024-03-04 14:47:52
Bob Heil, K9EID, Silent Key (ARRL News) 03/01/2024 The man who defined the sound of live rock ‘n’ roll music and brought audio engineering principals into mainstream amateur radio use, Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, has passed away at the age of 83. He was an ARRL Life Member and in the ARRL Maxim Society. A […]
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• DAB+ Field Trial Guidance Released
Added at 2024-03-04 00:05:29
WorldDAB fact sheet focuses on factors known to be important for a successful trial
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• Bob Reviews the Model L87 Digital Voice Recorder
Added at 2024-03-03 13:24:58
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bob Colegrove, who shares the following guest post: The Model L87 Voice Recorder Reviewed by Bob Colegrove Introduction Whenever I read a radio product review, the author invariably says whether the device has a line-out port. This seems to say a lot about the importance attached to this feature by a great […]
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• Radio Waves: Tropical KTWR, DRM at BES, and 88 Years of Radio Poland
Added at 2024-03-02 12:17:27
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 SWLing Post contributors Alan and David Iurescia for the following tips: This Shortwave Station’s Transmitter Site Sits Pretty in the Tropics (Radio World) […]
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• A Transmitter Park In Brazil Is Celebrating It’s 50th Birthday!
Added at 2024-03-01 21:39:33
The facility 40km northwest of Brasilia will turn 50 years old on March 11, 2024. It’s home to several SW, AM and FM transmitters , including Radio Nacional de Amazonias on 6180 and 11780khz. The stations owner, Empresa Brasil de Comunicação , a government owned agency plans to mark the facility’s Gold anniversary that originally […]
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• NHL’s Sharks Use StreamGuys SGrecast Platform
Added at 2024-03-01 18:01:13
SaaS platform helps hockey team reach an online audience
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• Bag It, Stash It, Grab It Quick
Added at 2024-03-01 17:50:36
More thoughts on part organization from Binmeister Dave Morgan
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• Talent Farm Expands Its Programming Lineup
Added at 2024-03-01 17:40:03
Company offers air talent, music formats and production tools
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• Vendors Form Alliance to Aid Smaller Station Owners
Added at 2024-03-01 17:07:38
Radio Vendor Alliance will have a presence at the NAB Show
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• SportsCaster Streamlines Video Webcasts
Added at 2024-03-01 16:53:02
It’s a system for managing the audio portion of your sports event
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• Telos Sees Opportunities in the World of Software
Added at 2024-03-01 16:47:24
Still, “some things are just better suited to hardware for the way people operate”
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• KEOM Implements Access NX
Added at 2024-03-01 16:34:47
Deploys Comrex tool for sports and remotes in the community
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• Audio Innovator Bob Heil Dies
Added at 2024-03-01 15:04:45
He had fought cancer for the past year
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• HAARP Needs Ham Help
Added at 2024-03-01 14:04:00
Amateur radio operators and radio astronomers are being asked to help monitor a new research project by the High-frequency Active Auroral Research Program (HAARP).The project officially began on February 28, but it will run until March 3, 2024.Some examples of experiments planned for the project are the production of extremely low frequency (ELF) and very low frequency (VLF) emissions and stud...
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• Bob Heil, K9EID, Silent Key
Added at 2024-03-01 14:03:00
The man who defined the sound of live rock ‘n’ roll music and brought audio engineering principals into mainstream amateur radio use, Dr. Bob Heil, K9EID, has passed away at the age of 83. He was an ARRL Life Member and in the ARRL Maxim Society. A Facebook post from Heil Ham Radio paid tribute to their founder: “Bob fought a valiant, yearlong battle with cancer, and passed peacefully surrounde...
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• YLRL Celebrates International Women's Day with Special Event
Added at 2024-03-01 13:54:00
The Young Ladies Radio League (YLRL) is hosting an International Women's Day YL Parks on the Air® (POTA) Party from 0000Z - 2359Z on March 8.International Women's Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. This year's theme is Inspire Inclusion.To celebrate the day, the goal of this special event is to activate any POTA park during the 2...
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-03-01 12:53:00
"ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED AT 2208 UTC/29 FEBRUARY 2024 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE."A filament eruption was observed at 28/0855UT from the solarsoutheast quadrant. The associated CME has been determined tocontain an Earth-directed component, with an arrival to Earth'smagnetosphere at 02/1100 UTC +/- 12 hours. G1 geomagnetic conditionsare expected."INCR...
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• John’s In-Depth Review of the Choyong LC90 (Export Version)
Added at 2024-03-01 10:50:50
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and WWLG author, John Figliozzi, who shares the following review: A Review And Analysis Of The Choyong LC90 (Export Version) By John A. Figliozzi General To my knowledge, this is the first radio to combine AM Shortwave with Internet Radio. This makes it the first true “full service” radio […]
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• Read the March 1, 2024 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2024-03-01 08:48:59
Behind the scenes at "Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me"
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• Whistling and listening
Added at 2024-03-01 04:00:30
Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about our shows this week. We present WSTL via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 3rd March 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz. If you love whistling you’ll love WSTL. On Thursday 7th March via WRMI we have DJ Frederick going through his record […]
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• iHeartMedia Fourth Quarter 2023 Revenue Dips 5.2%
Added at 2024-02-29 22:36:27
Broadcaster sees 2024 as “recovery year with strengthening of advertising across the board”
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• Applicant Fails to Secure an LPFM in Hazleton, Pa.
Added at 2024-02-29 22:19:01
The FCC has declined to reconsider its earlier rejection
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• WCMU Loses a Transmitter Building to Fire
Added at 2024-02-29 19:21:18
FM and TV signals may take months to restore
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• Dielectric Introduces OptiLoad
Added at 2024-02-29 16:53:39
Protects RF investments using PLCs to sense RF power and thermal temperatures
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• Skiera Continues Effort to Save Como Internet Radios
Added at 2024-02-29 15:58:56
He asks Patreon supporters to contribute to the cost to pay Frontier Silicon
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• Last ‘From the Isle of Music’ from WBCQ on March 3, 2024
Added at 2024-02-29 10:49:03
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who notes: The last broadcast of From the Isle of Music from WBCQ The Planet will be March 3 from 2200-2300 UTC on 7490 kHz. He mentions that there simply hasn’t been the support from listeners in North America to continue broadcasting via WBCQ, thus listeners may […]
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• Artificial Intelligence in Radio – A New Ebook
Added at 2024-02-29 08:34:01
Artificial intelligence tools are hosting air shifts, reporting the weather, creating outlines for sales presentations, writing spec spots, synthesizing listener voices, generating station videos, managing transmitter power consumption and so much more. Where is it all taking us? In this ebook, hear how business leaders like Carolyn Beasley, Jeff Sottolano, Fred Jacobs, Curtis LeGeyt, Buzz […]
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• An AI Robot Will Help Anstandig Keynote the NAB Welcome Session
Added at 2024-02-28 23:01:52
Futuri's CEO will bring along AI-powered Ameca to discuss audience perceptions of AI
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• Gomez Outlines Strategy to Prevent Misinformation
Added at 2024-02-28 18:55:23
She calls on media to help people develop discernment skills
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• TFLHOP Is New FM Antenna From Bext
Added at 2024-02-28 14:35:13
It can handle up to 5 kW per bay and be used with up to 12 bays
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• My Favorite Shortwave Station And A Story Of Radio Waves Connecting People Across The Globe
Added at 2024-02-27 22:06:30
Radio Nacional Brazil staff & reception of the Amazonias shortwave service in Alaska! by Paul Walker, Program Director Of KSKO 89.5 McGrath, Alaska I moved up to McGrath for 2 reasons, the job and DX’ing! Some people move here because they’re outdoorsy types.. hunting, fishing or etc but not me. I knew from previous experience […]
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• EBU Playbook Targets Radio in Connected Cars
Added at 2024-02-27 21:35:58
Tomas Granryd introduces new collaborative effort
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• Cumulus Revenue Tumbled 11.4% in 2023
Added at 2024-02-27 20:11:01
Westwood One revenue fell 20.6%
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• Virginia Tech’s WUVT Celebrates 75 Years
Added at 2024-02-27 18:13:07
Station alumni funded purchase of a new transmitter and remote control system
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• How I Figure Out & Decide What To Log On Shortwave….
Added at 2024-02-27 18:06:43
by Paul Walker, Program Director, KSKO 89.5 McGrath Alaska (not my radio, stock photo) Some have asked, so I thought I’d share. Everyones DX’ing goals and rules are different and that’s what makes the hobby interesting……these are mine. If I logged everything, I’d have multi gigabytes of audio on a weekly basis that I’d never […]
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• Cumulus Deploys Super Hi-Fi on Nashville HD Subchannels
Added at 2024-02-27 17:15:14
AI-based Program Director platform is part of a curated "testing ground" on HD2 and HD3
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• WAMU CTO Bertrand Among Those Let Go in Staff Cuts
Added at 2024-02-27 14:42:30
He led a major FM combiner project and launched several infrastructure systems
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• Auddia Plans to Acquire Radio FM App
Added at 2024-02-27 14:15:08
Company also executes a reverse stock split to avoid NASDAQ delisting
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• Lawo Will Highlight New Crystal at NAB Show
Added at 2024-02-27 13:17:54
It also will release a new radio software package
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• Audacy Partners With Live365
Added at 2024-02-27 06:00:08
Stations from Live365 will be available on Audacy platforms
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• FCC Rejects Proposed LPFM Coastal Weather Network
Added at 2024-02-26 23:17:27
WARN filed 213 applications but has failed to convince the commission
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• Now You Can Use AI to Simulate Listener Audio
Added at 2024-02-26 22:08:28
Benztown says stations face challenges collecting listener audio from the public
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• Exhibitor Preview: Burk at the NAB Show
Added at 2024-02-26 21:16:58
We check in with Peter Burk.
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• iHeartMedia Adds to Legal and Lobbying Team
Added at 2024-02-26 19:18:54
Marventano and Morris are promoted while Pigue and Gonzalez join
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• CPB Names Slavitt as Chief Legal Officer
Added at 2024-02-26 15:41:56
He succeeds Westwood Smithers Jr., who is retiring
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• Dan’s Overview of the Stampfl Stressless Receiver Kit
Added at 2024-02-26 10:52:10
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who shares this review of the new Stampfl Stressless receiver: The Stampfl “Stressless” by Dan Robinson Stampfl based in Switzerland is well known as a manufacturer of excellent antennas, morse keys, and other equipment for amateur radio operators and SWLs. Now, Stampfl is offering what it calls […]
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• FCC Revives Annual Station Employment Reports
Added at 2024-02-24 20:01:21
GOP Commissioner Carr laments “race and gender scorecards”
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• RadioSide: A cool, web-based, portable internet radio interface
Added at 2024-02-24 13:26:14
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alex, who writes: Thomas, I am Alex and a reader of SWLing for quite a while, particularly in terms of reviews and tests, very helpful and I appreciate your work. As a listener myself enjoying my Tecsun PL-680 among others, I have also created a website that looks like […]
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• Eclipse Radio: Several NASA-Funded Science Projects
Added at 2024-02-24 12:25:46
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following article via NASA: NASA-Funded Science Projects Tuning In to ‘Eclipse Radio’ (NASA) On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross parts of the United States. For millions of people along the path of totality, where the Moon will completely cover the […]
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• Eton Elite Executive on sale for $150
Added at 2024-02-24 12:18:01
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Cuff, who notes that the Eton Elite Executive shortwave portable is on sale via LifeHacker for $150. Click here to check it out!
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• Christian Organization Wins Another NCE Construction Permit
Added at 2024-02-23 22:23:13
This is the second time VASC is granted a CP despite multiple objections
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• MAB Announces 2024 Broadcast Engineering Award Recipients
Added at 2024-02-23 19:26:40
Cumulus Media's Dave Grant receives the radio distinction
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• TSG Launches New Website for Georgia Copper Product Line
Added at 2024-02-23 18:53:16
Technical Services Group acquired the manufacturer in January 2023
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• Radio Archives Give Voice to Czech Author
Added at 2024-02-23 16:39:28
AI technology uses ČR archives to train Karel Čapek augmented reality app
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• This Shortwave Station’s Transmitter Site Sits Pretty in the Tropics
Added at 2024-02-23 15:56:46
KTWR's home is on Guam, which makes for some interesting broadcasting
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• Winter Season Section Manager Election Results
Added at 2024-02-23 14:03:00
On Tuesday, February 20, at ARRL Headquarters, ballots were counted for two Section Manager elections that were conducted this winter.ARRL members in Louisiana elected Houston Polson, N5YS, of Winnfield, to become the next Section Manager of the ARRL Louisiana Section starting on April 1, 2024. Polson received 200 votes, and incumbent Section Manager Matt Anderson, KD5KNZ, received 169 votes. ...
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• Amateur Radio Operators Needed for Help with Solar Eclipse Project
Added at 2024-02-23 14:00:00
The Case Amateur Radio Club, W8EDU, the club station at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio, is asking for amateur radio operators to help with a research project centered around the April 8, 2024, solar eclipse.W8EDU club member Adam Goodman, W7OKE, said the project centers around studying the effects of the eclipse on propagation to better understand the recombination time of t...
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• Former Vice Director of the ARRL Hudson Division, Bill Hudzik, W2UDT, Silent Key
Added at 2024-02-23 13:30:00
Former Vice Director of the ARRL Hudson Division and ARRL Maxim Society Member William "Bill" Hudzik, W2UDT, has passed away at the age of 77.Hudzik served as Vice Director from 2011 to 2022, and he had previously been Section Manager of the ARRL Northern New Jersey Section. Hudzik was first licensed in 1961 as WV2UDT, and he was active in VHF contesting at the time. He quickly gained a reput...
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-02-23 08:58:00
"ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED AT 0237 UTC/22 FEBRUARY 2024 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE."A solar filament has erupted from the northwest solar quadrant anda component of the predominately westward associated CME is expectedto arrive at the Earth during the second half of 24-Feb. G1 conditions, with the chance of G2 periods are possible during the second hal...
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• Chasing rainbows and PDQ Bach
Added at 2024-02-23 04:00:23
Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about our shows this week. Via the services of Shortwave Gold on Sunday 25th February 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz we have the many colours of WRBW “Where rainbows connect us all”. Expect all the colours of the rainbow and a pantone swatch book of […]
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• Cumulus Adopts “Poison Pill” Against Possible Takeover Attempt
Added at 2024-02-23 00:18:18
Shareholder group with 10% stake in broadcaster wants more
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• CRISTA Uses Streams to Help Spread the Word
Added at 2024-02-22 20:07:24
Careful monitoring and good analytics are important tools for this Christian ministry
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• BE Updates MDCL+ for AM Stations
Added at 2024-02-22 19:52:01
Manufacturer will be in West Hall at the NAB Show
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• WorldCast Unveils New Version of AiO Series
Added at 2024-02-22 19:34:31
Update includes “a complete refactoring” of its APT IP decoder
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• Radio Waves: Radio Bulgaria’s Polish Service, AM Support, HBCU Radio Preservation Project, Golden Age of Radio Exhibition, and EAS Alert Language
Added at 2024-02-22 12:57:15
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 SWLing Post contributors David Iurescia and NT for the following tips: When the BNR “spoke” Polish (BNR) Radio Bulgaria is trying to […]
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• Is Someone Refurbing Shortwave Transmitters In Ethiopia?
Added at 2024-02-22 04:22:05
I think the answer to this is.. YES! I say that based upon my monitoring from here in McGrath, Alaska. I’ve never ever ever heard Amhara State Radio on 6090khz from my QTH. Now, that doesn’t mean they’ve never been on, but I’ve never even heard a carrier from them and I can’t recall anyone […]
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• Bankruptcy Court Approves Audacy’s Reorganization Plan
Added at 2024-02-21 20:04:15
The company’s new stakeholders include billionaire George Soros
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• SBE Announces Its NAB Show Schedule
Added at 2024-02-21 19:41:09
The society booth will be in the West Hall
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• NAB, Xperi Raise Concern Over HD Power “Ambiguity”
Added at 2024-02-21 19:36:38
The FCC is asking for comments after the proponents petitioned for a clarification
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• Former Comrex President Lynn Cheney Dies
Added at 2024-02-21 19:01:06
She joined the company in an admin role in 1974 and retired as president
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• Cumulus Radio Tucson Combines ViA and Gateway
Added at 2024-02-21 18:19:15
Tieline gear gets a workout at this five-station cluster
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• AdsWizz Announces Launch of Synthetic Voice Ads
Added at 2024-02-21 17:13:46
A subsidiary of SiriusXM, AdsWizz plans to offer a “suite” of AI Ad Tools
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• Rosenworcel Calls for EAS Code for Missing and Endangered Persons
Added at 2024-02-21 16:46:06
FCC chairwoman says it will particularly benefit Native communities
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• Joe Myers Rejoins Elenos Group
Added at 2024-02-21 16:32:03
He most recently was director of sales at MaxxKonnect
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• Dielectric Partners With SCMS for U.S. Radio Sales
Added at 2024-02-20 22:56:47
Companies will work to support FM broadcasters
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• For Will Payne, Radio Truly Is in His Blood
Added at 2024-02-20 21:47:23
This Oklahoman is an ambassador for radio
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• SBE Members, Share Your Expertise
Added at 2024-02-20 18:29:11
Your colleagues with less seasoning need your help
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• LRA 36 Test Transmission: Wednesday, February 22, 2024
Added at 2024-02-20 16:05:59
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Adrian Korol, who shares the following announcement: LRA36 Test Transmission LRA 36 RADIO NACIONAL ARCÁNGEL SAN GABRIEL will carry out a test transmission on Wednesday, February 22 between 21:00 and 22:00 UTC on its 15476 kHz (USB) frequency. The new output stage that was installed in the Collins HF80 […]
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• Special Report: Transmission 2024
Added at 2024-02-20 15:51:51
Here’s what top engineers are saying about trends in transmitters and related systems
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• VIS: The End of an Era
Added at 2024-02-20 11:39:48
Many thanks to SWLing Post and SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following guest post: The End of an Era by Dan Greenall Many of us can remember the many radio telephone stations that could be found outside the regular SWBC bands during the 1970’s and 80’s and even into the 1990’s. They often […]
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• Amanda Dawn Christie’s Book on the Radio Canada International Antennas
Added at 2024-02-20 11:14:54
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, who writes: Amanda Dawn Christie’s Book on the Radio Canada International Antennas Amanda Dawn Christie together with Thaddeus Holownia and Radio Canada International has authored a 96-page bilingual book titled “Ghost Stations = Stations Fantômes” a catalogue of an exhibition in the Upper Gallery at 50 Sussex […]
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• Topic for Club Meeting: Where Are the New Hams?
Added at 2024-02-20 00:00:00
KK4OBI shares an idea to help get and keep new people interested in amateur radio.
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• WJLX Returns to FM Band Thanks to iHeartMedia
Added at 2024-02-19 21:49:45
Questions continue to swirl around the case of the stolen AM tower
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• Massive online collection of QSL cards
Added at 2024-02-18 11:41:03
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who shares a link to the following site curated by Bill McDavitt (KG4RRT) which is chock-full of QSL cards from across the globe. Click here to explore. Thanks for the tip, Paul!
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• The Conversation: “100 Years of Radio in Africa: from propaganda to people’s power”
Added at 2024-02-18 00:00:09
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Marty, who shares the following article from The Conversation: 100 years of radio in Africa: from propaganda to people’s power (The Conversation) Radio is thriving across Africa. Exact figures are difficult to come by because audience research differs across countries. But studies estimate radio listenership to be between 60% and 80% of the continent’s 1.4 […]
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• Radio Bulgaria’s international reach
Added at 2024-02-17 16:47:18
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rich Cuff, who shares the following article via BNNBreaking.com: Radio Bulgaria: A Beacon of Cultural Diplomacy and International Communication (BNNBreaking.com) In the heart of Sofia, Bulgaria, a beacon of cultural diplomacy and international communication has been steadily broadcasting its message to the world since 1936. Originally named Radio Sofia, […]
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• Radio Documentary: World Wide Waves ’24
Added at 2024-02-17 12:20:14
World Wide Waves ’24 – The Documentary (BBC World Service) Radio can be a lifeline for women: a place to speak out in safety; a place to find their voices. We hear from women taking to the air and making waves in the cracks left by the Taliban in Afghanistan; in Fiji’s scattered archipelago threatened […]
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• Letter: Who Wins in a GM vs. Radio Engineer Standoff?
Added at 2024-02-16 20:58:13
Engineer Bill Ruck has a bone to pick
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• Remember Having a First Phone License? Those Were the Days
Added at 2024-02-16 20:32:48
"The First Phone License placed you in an elite club which even to this day is special"
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• Demystifying FM-MPX and MicroMPX Solutions
Added at 2024-02-16 20:14:05
A fully integrated MPX transmission solution is at your fingertips
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• MicroMPX Has Its Roots in the Needs of Processing
Added at 2024-02-16 20:01:46
Transmitters soon will be able to decode it internally
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• FCC Pushes for Expansion of Multilingual Emergency Alerts
Added at 2024-02-16 18:44:45
Broadcasters will have a chance to comment on the technical feasibility of the proposal
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• Nominations Are Open for “Best of Show” Awards at NAB
Added at 2024-02-16 14:46:43
Entries are due April 1
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• Highlights from 2024 Orlando HamCation
Added at 2024-02-16 14:36:00
Warm weather greeted the crowds of radio amateurs who attended the 2024 Orlando HamCation® from February 9 - 11. The convention hosted the ARRL Florida State Convention, but drew attendees from across the country, and some from even farther, renewing HamCation's place as the second largest US ham radio convention.HamCation is sponsored by the Orlando Amateur Radio Club (OARC). The convention wa...
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• Amateur Radio as Educational Tool Represented to Policymakers in Washington DC
Added at 2024-02-16 14:35:00
ARRL and Amateur Radio Digital Communications (ARDC) represented Amateur Radio at a symposium in Washington on February 1 at which the top domestic spectrum policymakers from across the federal government considered implementation of the National Spectrum Strategy (NSS) [PDF].ARRL ensures that Amateur Radio is represented at sessions such as this so that decisionmakers understand amateur radio'...
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• ARRL Headquarters Closed Presidents Day
Added at 2024-02-16 13:08:00
ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, will be closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of Presidents Day. There won't be any W1AW bulletin or code practice that day. ARRL HQ will reopen on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 8 AM EST.There are several special operating events to mark the holiday. Visit the ARRL Special Event Stations datab...
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• Hot Off The Press: The Worldwide Listening Guide’s Eleventh Edition
Added at 2024-02-16 09:00:25
As a dedicated content DXer and broadcast enthusiast, I’ve always found joy in the pursuit of obscure programming across various mediums. While shortwave radio has been my preferred method since childhood, the allure of Wi-Fi radio and streaming content has grown increasingly appealing over time. Amidst the vast landscape of online content, The Worldwide Listening […]
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-02-16 08:36:00
Seven new sunspot groups appeared over the past week, February 8-14,two on February 8, three on February 10, and two more on February 13and 14.Then on February 15 three more sunspots emerged.Now this is a personal opinion, but from recent numbers I suspectthat we may at the peak of Solar Cycle 25 or just prior to the peak.We won't know when the actual peak occurred until six months after.Averag...
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• Jigging around on shortwave
Added at 2024-02-16 04:00:00
Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from Imaginary Stations crew letting you know that we have two different episodes of CELT this week. Our first Celtic themed show will be beamed to Europe via the services of Shortwave Gold on Sunday 18th February 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at […]
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• Recommended Stations: Looking for a new streaming station each month?
Added at 2024-02-16 02:00:39
Many thanks to SWLing Post reader, Peter Skiera, who reaches out to introduce us to his service, Recommended Stations. Peter explores the realm of online streaming radio stations to curate a monthly internet radio station known for its reliability and superior audio fidelity. Each selection reflects Peter’s discerning taste, highlighting stations that are both special […]
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• FM DRM Reception on Mobile Phone Shown at BES
Added at 2024-02-15 20:44:53
The DRM Consortium and StarWaves highlighted a 'novel mobile solution'
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• NAB Announces Crystal Finalists
Added at 2024-02-15 20:20:02
Hubbard's KSTP(FM) will receive the Crystal Heritage Award
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• Shane Toven Agrees to Settlement With APRE
Added at 2024-02-15 19:54:42
Engineering association asks court to approve a voluntary settlement agreement
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• Errata to the 2024 - 2028 Amateur Extra-Class Question Pool Released
Added at 2024-02-15 16:28:00
The National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators (NCVEC) Question Pool Committee (QPC) has released errata for the new 2024 - 2028 Element 4 Extra Class Question Pool, which goes into effect on July 1. The errata includes minor question changes, the removal of one question, and one modified graphic. These updates are reflected in the new downloadable files, dated January 31, 2024. The...
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• Veteran DXpedition Leader Bob Allphin, K4UEE, SK
Added at 2024-02-15 15:27:00
Prolific DXpedition leader, ARRL Maxim Society member, and former Chair of the ARRL DX Advisory Committee, Robert C. “Bob” Allphin, Jr., K4UEE, has become a Silent Key. Allphin passed on February 10 at the age of 79. His early life as the son of a United States Air Force (USAF) officer sent him to many corners of the globe. That set the tenor for a life in amateur radio spent operating from far...
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• FCC Denies Reinstatement of New Mexico Station
Added at 2024-02-15 15:19:28
Albuquerque Board of Ed’s effort fails to revive KRSN Los Alamos
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• Skeptics Question Disappearance of Alabama Radio Tower
Added at 2024-02-15 10:30:58
Some observers doubt WJLX's tower was stolen, but the general manager stands by his account
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• Read the Feb. 14, 2024 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2024-02-14 22:08:00
For Will Payne, radio truly is in his blood; read our profile.
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• FCC Plans Pirate Fine Against “Super Dany”
Added at 2024-02-14 21:20:42
It says he has been running “La Bakana” in Hazleton, Pa.
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• UNESCO Calls On Automakers to Keep Radio in Cars
Added at 2024-02-14 20:14:33
The United Nations' organization issued an "urgent" statement on World Radio Day
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• A Place for Every Part …
Added at 2024-02-14 19:10:12
… and every part in its place
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• Commentary: SiriusXM Is Retreating From Cars
Added at 2024-02-14 18:20:06
Satellite radio seems to be searching for something other than its core business
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• Exhibitor Preview: V-Soft Communications at the NAB Show
Added at 2024-02-14 16:49:33
Company will highlight its AM-Pro-2, FMCommander and Probe 5 software
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• Kuskokwim Deploys Nautel FM Transmitters
Added at 2024-02-14 16:32:35
Public broadcaster chooses VX150 model
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• Senators Roger Wicker and Richard Blumenthal Introduce S.3690 to Eliminate Private Land Use Restrictions on Amateur Radio
Added at 2024-02-14 15:18:00
On January 30, 2024, US Senators Roger Wicker (MS) and Richard Blumenthal (CT) introduced S.3690, the Senate companion bill to H.R.4006, introduced last June. Both bills reflect the Congressional campaign efforts by ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® to eliminate homeowner association land use restrictions that prohibit, restrict, or impair the ability of an Amateur Radio Operato...
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• Frans Receives Amsat QO-100 Es’hail2 stationary satellite
Added at 2024-02-14 12:21:27
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frans Goddijn, who shares the following guest post: Receiving sounds from the Amsat QO-100 Es’hail2 stationary satellite by Frans Goddijin Over the last 1-2 years several radio enthusiasts have mentioned the Amsat QO-100 Es’hail2 stationary satellite but so far I had no clue where to begin receiving signals from […]
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• “Vatican Radio celebrates 93rd anniversary”
Added at 2024-02-14 11:32:51
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following announcement from Vatican News: Vatican Radio celebrates 93rd anniversary The birth of Vatican Radio, the ‘Pope’s radio,’ on February 12, 1931, and World Radio Day, celebrated on February 13, are an opportunity to revisit two significant chapters in the life of a medium […]
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• In a Challenging Era, AM Stations Still Have Options
Added at 2024-02-13 21:28:24
Let’s consider some of them
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• iHeartMedia Gets $101.4 Million From Sale of BMI
Added at 2024-02-13 21:22:49
Total is in line with earlier estimate
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• 100 New DAB+ Transmitters Across France
Added at 2024-02-13 19:21:24
TDF notes success in expanding reach across mainland France in 2023
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• RNE Makes DAB+ Launch Official
Added at 2024-02-13 17:23:46
Torrespaña event marks World Radio Day
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• Studio Technologies Upgrades Small Consoles
Added at 2024-02-13 15:56:31
The announcer’s consoles use Dante audio-over-Ethernet technology
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• The new SDRplay RSP1B Wideband SDR Receiver
Added at 2024-02-13 12:42:14
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike (KW1ND), who writes: Good afternoon, Thomas. I see that SDRplay has released their successor to the RSP1A, the 1B model. https://www.sdrplay.com/rsp1b/ Also, Tech Minds has done a quick review of it, along with the lastest SDRConnect software, Preview 2: 73, Mike KW1ND I love SDRplay products and I’m […]
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• Mike’s Photos from Hamcation 2024!
Added at 2024-02-13 12:13:26
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Mike (VE3MKX), who shares the following photos from Hamcation 2024. Photo Gallery Click to view the entire photo album–>
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• Solar Radiation Storms and Cannibal CMEs
Added at 2024-02-13 11:05:16
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riede, who shares the following news from Spaceweather.com: Spaceweather.com SOLAR RADIATION STORM–NOW: For the second time in less than a week, energetic solar protons are raining down on Earth’s upper atmosphere. Forecasters call this a “solar radiation storm.” Today’s storm (near category S2) is rich in “hard protons” […]
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• Letter: It’s Too Late For AM. Let’s Talk About Digital Radio
Added at 2024-02-12 22:37:59
"I believe the time has passed to save AM broadcast radio, much less AM stereo"
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• Larry Walk: 60 Years of Oom-Pahs and Smiles
Added at 2024-02-12 22:01:32
He has been playing polka music on the radio since LBJ was president
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• All Classical Radio Gains a Historic Headquarters
Added at 2024-02-12 22:00:56
Music will soar from the station's new skyscraper home
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• Rosenworcel Drops in on Geo-Targeting Supporter
Added at 2024-02-12 21:23:33
Chairwoman visits Roberts Broadcasting in Jackson, Miss.
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• Austrian Dance Station Launches with AI
Added at 2024-02-12 21:13:06
Dance Radio KI Inside Powers Stream with Radio.Cloud
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• ARRL HQ Building will be Closed on Tuesday, February 13
Added at 2024-02-12 13:58:00
Due to anticipated severe winter weather, ARRL’s administrative building in Newington, Connecticut, will be closed on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, for the safety of our staff. The Headquarters lobby & store, and W1AW will be closed to visitors on Tuesday. There will be no W1AW bulletins or code practice. ARRL will continue to serve members during normal business hours on Tuesday. Staff from acro...
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• UNESCO World Radio Day 2024: Club du Perche contribution
Added at 2024-02-12 10:37:44
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who shares the following contribution to World Radio Day 2024 on behalf of the Club du Perche: Word Radio Day 2024 Paul JAMET Member of the Radio Club du Perche Among the framing elements of the 2024 edition, UNESCO states on its website that the celebration highlights three important […]
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• Kyodo News Radio Fax on the passing of Seiji Ozawa
Added at 2024-02-11 13:58:09
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the Radiofax news report (above) from Kyodo News Agency and his amazing artwork (below) detailing the news and his Radiofax reception. Carlos writes: This time, the main headline of Kyodo News Morning Edition it’s about the passing of the world-renowned conductor Seiji Ozawa.
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• SDXF on air for World Radio Day
Added at 2024-02-10 22:00:42
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following announcement from the SDXF website (translated via Google Translate): Tuesday, February 13, 2024, it is time again for World Radio Day. Sweden’s DX Association participates in the celebration with a newly produced special program. As in previous broadcasts, there will be a mix […]
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• Alan Roe’s B23 season guide to music on shortwave (version 4.0)
Added at 2024-02-10 20:45:23
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-23 (version 4.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download: Click here to download Music on Shortwave B-23 v4.0 (PDF) As always, thank you for sharing your excellent guide, Alan! This dedicated page will always have […]
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• Wheatstone Streaming Software Gets Nielsen PPM OK
Added at 2024-02-10 18:32:36
“Streams can be counted, whether streamed from a Wheatstone appliance, on-prem server or AWS cloud data center”
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• Audacy to Sell Boston Real Estate for Cash
Added at 2024-02-10 18:15:05
Hopes to raise $21.6 million to help navigate Chapter 11
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• ARS Technica: “200-foot AM radio tower disappears, halting Alabama station broadcast”
Added at 2024-02-10 15:15:32
Many thanks to a number of SWLing Post contributors who’ve shared this story from a variety of sources. The following article comes from ARS Technica and was shared by Mark Hist: 200-foot AM radio tower disappears, halting Alabama station broadcast A 200-foot AM radio tower has been missing for at least a week, leaving an […]
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• Li Ion Battery Safety Shutdown
Added at 2024-02-10 00:00:00
Keep your shack safe with a fail-safe battery charging protection systems!
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• WJLX Looks to Rebuild After Having Its Radio Tower Stolen
Added at 2024-02-09 20:59:07
The Alabama station also asked the FCC for help
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• FCC Grants Iowa NCE CP Despite Objections
Added at 2024-02-09 17:58:37
FM permit awarded to Vanguard Association of Sunbelt Colleges Corp.
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• Yet another reason why you need a weather radio
Added at 2024-02-09 15:37:55
by Jock Elliott Today is the 154th birthday of the National Weather Service. The NWS covers from American Samoa to the Virgin Islands and from Hawaii to the Arctic Circle of Alaska, and it does so with fewer than 4,000 employees nationwide. It is, according to Mike Smith’s blog: “one of the few federal agencies […]
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• BBC: “Do We Still Need the Pips?”
Added at 2024-02-09 15:06:53
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Langley, who shares the following piece which recently aired on BBC Radio 4 (click link below to listen): To mark the centenary of the Greenwich Time Signal on the BBC, Paddy O’Connell asks the unaskable – Do We Still Need the Pips? First broadcast at 9.30pm on Feb […]
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• World Radio Day
Added at 2024-02-09 12:37:00
World Radio Day 2024 will be on February 13, and this year's theme is, "A Century Informing, Entertaining and Educating."World Radio Day was first celebrated in 2012, following its declaration by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) General Conference. It was subsequently adopted as an International Day by the United Nations General Assembly. Amateur rad...
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• Carlos’ Shortwave Art and recording of Voice of Korea (February 8, 2024)
Added at 2024-02-09 12:27:59
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares his radio log art of a recent Voice of Korea broadcast. Carlos’ goal is to vividly illustrate the broadcaster’s message in his own unique artistic style and is not a reflection of his own beliefs or those of the SWLing Post. His objective is for his […]
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• Amateur Radio Goes to High School in New York City
Added at 2024-02-09 12:13:00
Staten Island Technical High School is the first New York City school to receive a grant from ARRL.ARRL Education and Learning Manager Steve Goodgame, K5ATA, said ARRL is working with the school in several ways. "We are working with them to build and equip an amateur radio station, to test and license students, and to put [science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM)] kits in the cl...
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• California Storms: Amateur Radio is Ready
Added at 2024-02-09 10:59:00
Southern California continues to feel the effects of a significant rain event that began last week, bringing record rainfall, landslides, and hurricane-strength winds. The heavy rain is the result of two atmospheric rivers, referred to as "Pineapple Expresses" because of their origins near Hawaii. Nearly half a year's worth of rain has fallen in two days. Since Sunday, February 4, areas in Los ...
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• KSKO on Shortwave: Fridays from 21:00 – 22:00 UTC
Added at 2024-02-09 10:56:01
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who has notified us that KSKO (his FM station in McGrath, Alaska) will be on shortwave every Friday from 21:00 to 22:00 UTC via Spaceline Bulgaria on 5,900 kHz. As of last week, this will be a weekly broadcast spot for KSKO. Thanks for the tip, Paul!
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-02-09 08:57:00
Over the recent reporting week, February 1-7, ten new sunspot groupsemerged, five on February 1, one on February 2, another on February3, two on February 5, and one more on February 7. On February 8, twomore emerged.Sunspot numbers and solar flux rose, and geomagnetic numbers werequiet.Average daily sunspot number increased from 71.8 to 142.3, andaverage daily solar flux from 145.4 to 165.5.Geo...
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• Radio Morania and other mysteries
Added at 2024-02-09 04:00:07
Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew here letting you know that this week DJ Frederick presents WMMR – Mystery Mix Radio. The show, featuring all sorts of musical goodness from his record collection will be beamed to Europe via the services of Shortwave Gold on Sunday 11th February 2024 […]
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• BBC Radio Set to Expand Digital Options
Added at 2024-02-08 20:08:33
Four new and expanded digital-only brand extensions launching later this year
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• Carlos: Expect the unexpected in a Kyodo News Radiofax
Added at 2024-02-08 10:48:27
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the Radiofax news report (above) from Kyodo News Agency and his amazing artwork (below) detailing the news and his Radiofax reception. Carlos writes: Expect the unexpected from the pages of today’s Kyodo News Morning Edition (first two pages). Few headlines: 281 landslides caused by Noto quake, Hamas demands […]
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• NAB Updates Digital Dash Best Practices
Added at 2024-02-08 08:40:20
Report that helps stations assess their metadata includes fresh market audits
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• Cleanup in Studio 3: All in a Day’s Work
Added at 2024-02-07 17:41:56
At least it wasn’t soda
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• SBE Posts Ennes Agenda for Las Vegas
Added at 2024-02-07 09:02:29
Workshop tracks will focus on “RF101” and “Media Over IP”
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• Concrete Truck Brings Down WNIX’s Radio Tower
Added at 2024-02-06 22:47:02
In a concrete vs. steel matchup, concrete wins
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• NAB Will Induct Donnie Simpson Into Its Hall of Fame
Added at 2024-02-06 22:01:12
Hails him as a media trailblazer and award-winning PD
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• A DIY Sampler
Added at 2024-02-06 21:21:22
Some of our most popular articles feed the “maker instinct”
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• V-Soft to Bring Latest Software to NAB Show
Added at 2024-02-06 20:07:31
Probe 5 is among the programs with added features
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• Sage Releases Required EAS Firmware Update
Added at 2024-02-06 16:46:35
Users have until March 11 to install it to comply with the recent FCC rule change
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• Guest Post: Bob’s conundrum with the Radio Data System (RDS)
Added at 2024-02-06 11:48:31
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bob Colegrove, who shares the following guest post: A Conundrum with the Radio Data System (RDS), or Why I Set the Clock Manually By Bob Colegrove There’s an old story about a man who owned two watches. One watch ran but lost a minute every hour. The other watch didn’t work at […]
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• Radio Hamburg Taps AI to Expand Formats
Added at 2024-02-06 08:05:36
Super Hi-Fi tool uses artificial intelligence to help build playlists, program rules and more
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• Codecs Must Continue to Adapt to the Times
Added at 2024-02-05 21:37:00
Gladding expects more multichannel support and further integration into other platforms
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• February Highlights of Radio Tech History
Added at 2024-02-05 20:28:32
What were radio people talking about 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this month?
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• King: Digital Can Make AM Worth Investing In
Added at 2024-02-05 19:05:38
“DRM adoption in other countries can give U.S. station owners a look into what’s possible here”
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• Hey, Who Stole My Tower?
Added at 2024-02-04 22:25:55
AM station in Alabama suffers vandalism at its transmitter site
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• A Laptop and MixW software give Carlos cleaner Radiofax imaging
Added at 2024-02-04 11:30:39
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who writes: Now I’ve a notebook computer, and I can decode the Kyodo News radiofax signal accurately. Unfortunately, unlike Fldigi, the MixW software doesn’t have the option to save the image, which forces me to make print screens, paste them into a graphics program and save them as an image. […]
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• Letters: Lights, Camera, Action!
Added at 2024-02-02 21:42:04
Here's a couple more letters from our readers
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• More Than Half of LPFM Applicants Are Singletons
Added at 2024-02-02 21:30:59
The FCC says more than 700 applications do not face MX conflicts
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• Those Darn Wall-Wart Power Supplies!
Added at 2024-02-02 20:53:23
What to know about using these ubiquitous devices in your plant
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• Letter: AM Stereo Fans Must Present a Unified Front
Added at 2024-02-02 17:11:29
"The incompetence, egos and infighting that have held AM stereo back for more than four decades must end"
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• The First Amateur Radio Station on the Moon, JS1YMG, is Now Transmitting
Added at 2024-02-02 13:43:00
The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully landed their Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) on January 19, 2024. Just before touchdown, SLIM released two small lunar surface probes, LEV-1 and LEV-2.LEV-2 collects data while moving on the lunar surface, and LEV-1 receives the data.The JAXA Ham Radio Club (JHRC), JQ1ZVI, secured amateur radio license JS1YMG for LEV-1, which...
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• ARRL Midwest Division Convention, Winterfest
Added at 2024-02-02 13:20:00
Newly licensed ham Charlie Hartley, KF0OOP, 18, is one of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® newest members. He's majoring in sound engineering at Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri, and is an accomplished musician, playing both bass guitar and the upright string bass. Ham radio, live sound, and music run in his blood; he's the grandson of Bob Heil, K9EID.Charlie had been ...
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• Heil Ham Radio Donates Equipment to W1AW
Added at 2024-02-02 13:16:00
The Hiram Percy Maxim Memorial Station, W1AW, at ARRL Headquarters in Newington, Connecticut, has received a generous donation of equipment from the Heil Ham Radio division of Heil Sound.The company's founder, Bob Heil, K9EID, is a pioneering audio engineer and avid radio amateur. At his direction, the company donated four Heil Pro Set Elite HC-6 headsets, three Heil Pro Set 3 stereo headphones...
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-02-02 12:13:00
"ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED AT 0248 UTC/02 FEBRUARY 2024 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE."A CME was observed from 01/0800 UT. This CME is expected to passmostly above the Earth, however a glancing blow is possible eitherlate UT day 03-Feb or early UT day 04-Feb to cause possible G1-G2geomagnetic storming. A coronal hole wind stream may also contributeto enha...
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• More maps and a midwinter broadcast
Added at 2024-02-02 04:00:17
Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew here letting you know that this week we present another installment of WDWD – Off the Map Radio. Programme 3 in the series will be going out to Europe via the services of Shortwave Gold on Sunday 4th February 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs […]
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• Radio Waves: Israeli and Palestinian Radio Reach, Vatican Radio While in Captivity, and the Voice of Nigeria
Added at 2024-02-01 19:34:38
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 SWLing Post contributors David Iurescia and Richard Cuff for the following tips: Reaching hostages and prisoners, through Israeli and Palestinian radio (NPR) […]
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• White Paper Outlines Potential FCC Reforms
Added at 2024-02-01 19:12:16
Johnson considers how recent Supreme Court cases could lead to regulatory changes
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• ARRL Foundation Accepting Applications for Grants in February
Added at 2024-02-01 16:01:00
The ARRL Foundation is now accepting grant applications from amateur radio organizations for eligible amateur radio-related projects and initiatives, particularly those focused on educating, licensing, and supporting amateur radio activities, to grow amateur radio's future, youth-based projects and initiatives are especially encouraged.The ARRL Foundation grants program accepts proposals on a c...
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• Read the Feb. 1, 2024 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2024-02-01 09:43:19
Will the FCC allow more U.S. FM stations to increase digital power?
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• FCC Looks Ready to Approve ZoneCasting
Added at 2024-02-01 00:59:54
The proposal to allow FM geo-targeting for a few minutes each hour has been controversial
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• Bob Bittner’s WJIB Is Set to Be Sold
Added at 2024-01-31 23:12:22
Following Bittner's passing last year, Cambridge native John Garabedian will take over the radio station
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• A Confidence Monitor for Thy Word Network
Added at 2024-01-31 19:59:26
INOmini receivers assist the author in monitoring his network
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• The Thorny World of Contracts for Consulting Engineers
Added at 2024-01-31 17:58:52
"If there is a hole in the roof of the transmitter building, shouldn’t it be possible to get it fixed without permission?"
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• “The Intercept Watch”
Added at 2024-01-31 12:59:20
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Meara who writes: Thomas: I found this in an old radio magazine. SWLPost is on The Intercept Watch! Radio. July 1934 https://www.worldradiohistory.com/Archive-Radio/30s/Radio-1934-07.pdf 73 Bill How cool! Thank you for sharing, Bill!
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• New Studios That Dazzle: A Free Ebook
Added at 2024-01-30 23:00:30
Sixty-one pages of fabulous new rooms and facilities
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• Congressman Pushes for Warning Labels on New Cars Without AM Radio
Added at 2024-01-30 22:29:49
Rep. Gottheimer says driving a car without AM radio’s warning capabilities is a safety hazard
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• Digital Alert Systems Releases Digital Certificate Bundle
Added at 2024-01-30 22:00:39
Users must update expiring FEMA IPAWS certificates
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• Edward Edmiston, DOE of SWR, Dies
Added at 2024-01-30 19:45:56
Company remembers “his irreplaceable dedication and expertise”
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• Triton Digital Reports Increased Podcast Listenership in 2023
Added at 2024-01-30 19:42:29
The top podcast of the year was "NPR News Now"
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• Letter: Remembering the FCC’s First Class Radiotelephone License
Added at 2024-01-30 18:37:18
A reader reminisces on his short radio stint in college
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• Letter: Let’s Restore Shortwave to Its Former Glory
Added at 2024-01-30 18:00:04
A reader asks: "Is there any real reason we cant bring back some of the relevant activities from our glorious past?"
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• Hook Those Cans
Added at 2024-01-30 17:28:21
Here’s a little DIY project that solves a common headache
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• LRA 36 Shortwave Broadcasts: Temporarily Off The Air
Added at 2024-01-30 17:00:39
Many thanks to SWLig Post contributor, Adrian Korol, who shares the following announcement from Horacio Nigro: Dear Colleagues, Alejandro Petrecca (Chief of the LRA1 Transmitter Plant) and Claudio García (technical operator of Radio Nacional El Bolsón and amateur radio operator with previous experience at LRA 36) finally arrived at Joint Antarctic Base Esperanza today. Their […]
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• David Antoine Joins BGS
Added at 2024-01-30 16:44:50
He will be a sales engineer based in New York
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• Kyodo News Radiofax: Japan Navigational Warnings
Added at 2024-01-30 11:36:10
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who shares the Radiofax news report (above) from Kyodo News Agency and his amazing artwork (below) detailing the news and his Radiofax reception: Carlos notes, “One thing is certain. Anyone who follows Kyodo News via radiofax and, especially, the navigational warnings, never dies of boredom!” No kidding, Carlos. That’s scary stuff […]
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• Dead Electrical Dudes No. 1
Added at 2024-01-30 00:00:00
KA4KOE's look back at James Maxwell.
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• The FCC Is Considering More Bilingual Upgrades for EAS
Added at 2024-01-29 22:34:26
Its proposal is raising questions about the technical feasibility of using existing EAS equipment
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• Audacy Takes on “The Future of Audio”
Added at 2024-01-29 20:01:27
A report considers how consumer interaction with audio will be redefined
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• What Makes a College Radio Station Work?
Added at 2024-01-29 19:24:46
Here’s the view from WDSR in Center Valley, Pa.
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• A Call to Resolve Basic AM Allocation Problems
Added at 2024-01-29 17:47:22
A conversation with Ben Dawson about how to help AM radio
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• MPB Packs Spectrum Analysis into Compact Unit
Added at 2024-01-28 18:15:03
The CSA weighs less than 3 pounds with a 7-inch touchscreen
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• Don Moore’s Photo Album: Costa Rica (Part Two)
Added at 2024-01-28 11:28:28
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Don Moore–noted author, traveler, and DXer–for the latest installment of his Photo Album guest post series: Don Moore’s Photo Album: Costa Rica (Part Two) by Don Moore It’s been three months since the last time I put together one of these pieces because I was busy finishing my book, Tales of a […]
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• Thank you, friends…
Added at 2024-01-27 21:00:39
Thank you to all of the notes of support and kindness I’ve received during my mother’s Hospice care and after her passing. Mom’s memorial service was yesterday; and while it was a somber day, it was brightened by this large, beautiful floral arrangement that arrived at the church where the service was held: Here’s the […]
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• FCC Wants More Feedback on Mandatory Disaster Reporting for Broadcasters
Added at 2024-01-26 22:38:47
Commission also considering making broadcasters report ongoing outages in NORS
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• Italian Mountain Tower Adds DAB+
Added at 2024-01-26 18:30:21
With a commanding view of vineyards and valleys, the site now supports an experimental DAB+ service
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• YLISSB Celebrates 61 Years On the Air
Added at 2024-01-26 13:17:00
February 8, 2024, marks the 61st anniversary of the YL System, now known as the YL International Single Side-band System (YLISSB), founded by Vera Mayree Tallman, K4ICA (SK), in 1963. Tallman received her first license in 1956 and later earned her General-class license. Though the system's name includes "YL," the amateur radio term for "young lady," membership is open to both women and men. YL...
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• Dr. Philip Erickson, W1PJE, New Director of MIT Haystack Observatory
Added at 2024-01-26 13:09:00
ARRL Member and active radio amateur Dr. Philip Erickson, W1PJE, is the new director of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Haystack Observatory.The prestigious scientific appointment is the continuation of a radio interest that began in his youth. "I started as a shortwave listener in the mid-1970's as a middle school student. So, in some sense, I was always fooling with antennas i...
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-01-26 08:41:00
Just four new sunspot groups emerged this reporting week, January18-24, one on each day, January 18-21.But it looks like we may see flares, CMEs and geomagnetic stormsover the next few days. Spaceweather.com identified sunspotgroup AR3561 as "hyperactive."Sunspot numbers and solar flux declined, and geomagnetic indicatorsrose, but only slightly.Average daily sunspot number dropped from 167.3 to...
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• We love pets and maps
Added at 2024-01-26 04:00:26
Hi all SWLing Post Community, FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew here letting you know that this week we present another installment of WDWD – Off the Map Radio. Programme 2 in the series will be going out to Europe via the services of Shortwave Gold on Sunday 28th January 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs […]
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• Morse Code Is Alive and Well at KPH
Added at 2024-01-25 20:17:13
The historic, maritime radio station in California recently held an over-the-air cryptographic challenge
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• FCC Plans to Fine Five Radio Pirates in Florida
Added at 2024-01-25 19:36:51
It calls Fabrice Polynice one of the longest-operating pirates in Miami
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• Illiana Broadcaster Deploys Telos VXs
Added at 2024-01-25 17:36:56
ICBC is using the platform, installed by Inrush Broadcast Services
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• WFUV Deploys AudioVault 11 System
Added at 2024-01-25 16:55:21
Station prioritizes music discovery and student training
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• FCC Revises Selections in Four NCE MX Groups
Added at 2024-01-25 16:12:43
Tentative recipients of CPs are reassessed in several states
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• Michael compares the Choyong LC90 Export and Chinese Versions
Added at 2024-01-25 11:15:56
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Michael Ye (BD4AAQ), for the following guest post: Twins, Yet Each One Unique – A Comparison of the Worldwide Version of LC90 with its Chinese Counterpart by Michael Ye (BD4AAQ) The export version of the LC90 is now available in the market [affiliate link]. Previously, we examined the Chinese version, which has […]
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• FCC Will Add Vehicles for Pirate Radio Enforcement
Added at 2024-01-24 18:59:03
The commission also will hire more field agents for the project
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• Letter: We Already Have “Shortwave 2.0”
Added at 2024-01-24 18:22:04
"Marketing new digital receivers is a better idea than simply improving analog shortwave ones"
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• Aviation Concerns Slow Digital Power Boost
Added at 2024-01-24 17:08:12
Xperi and NAB hope a compromise will keep their proposal aloft
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• Radio Botswana Deploys Custom Consoles
Added at 2024-01-24 16:39:09
They’re part of an upgrade project in Gaborone
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• Andy Buckingham Returns to Aiir
Added at 2024-01-24 16:15:28
He will continue working on Aiir Scheduler and other projects
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• Results: Top 10 DX of the Year 2023
Added at 2024-01-24 12:01:35
Many thanks to SWling Post contributor, Istvan, who writes: Dear Thomas, 2023 Contest results now with more details in the “Score database”: http://www.topdx-radioclub.com/top10dx.html Certificates can be downloaded here: http://www.topdx-radioclub.com/certificate-2023.html Thank you very much in advance! All the best, Istvan Thank you for sharing the results and, most importantly, hosting this contest! Readers, note that you […]
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• Veteran Radio, TV News Host Charles Osgood Dies at 91
Added at 2024-01-23 21:24:54
The longtime "Sunday Morning" host spent 46 years with CBS
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