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• Mini USA Adopts SiriusXM With 360L
Added at 2024-05-15 19:14:08
New models include a one-year subscription to the hybrid radio platform
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• Letter: Where Is Digital Radio in the AM Debate?
Added at 2024-05-15 18:44:59
In an increasingly digital world, is it worth keeping AM radio in cars?
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• “World Radio Television Handbook” Lives On
Added at 2024-05-15 16:03:52
New publisher is out with the 78th edition
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• Ennes Workshops Are Ahead in Syracuse and Quincy
Added at 2024-05-15 15:54:09
Here are the agendas for the local educational events
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• Stamp Commemorates 50th Anniversary of KBS
Added at 2024-05-15 11:14:17
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who writes: The French department of KBS has sent me the postage stamp issued on October 19, 2023 to mark the 50th anniversary of KBS – Korean Broadcasting System – a department with which I have maintained close relations for over 25 years as the station’s official […]
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• GBH Ties Studios Together With SSL
Added at 2024-05-15 00:08:00
Three new consoles connect recording, radio, and TV studios
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• FCC Radiation Signage and You
Added at 2024-05-14 19:36:17
Let’s continue our discussion of important signs for your transmitter site
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• MAP Bridges Radio, Television Newsrooms
Added at 2024-05-14 18:39:49
PHF Com connects Ross Video, ENCO systems to share newsroom assets
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• Letter: Of Course Our Florida Station Had a Hurricane Recovery Plan
Added at 2024-05-14 17:09:36
Dan Slentz shares some procedures WSFL-TV in Miami had in place
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• Letter: The Northern Lights Featured Some Cool Sounds
Added at 2024-05-14 15:46:36
One reader shares his experience hearing sweet music under the stars
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• Why AM Radio in EVs Could Cost Billions
Added at 2024-05-14 09:36:20
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 industry $3.8 billion dollars to solve interference problems in EVs to put AM radio in new cars. It’s a wonder any EVs on the road […]
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• Henrietta, Texas, Won’t Get an LPFM Station
Added at 2024-05-13 18:14:00
The FCC Media Bureau declines to reconsider its earlier rejection
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• Aiir Adds WhatsApp to Studio Inbox
Added at 2024-05-13 17:47:13
"You can get voice notes on air within seconds of them being sent"
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• What I Heard During the Solar Event
Added at 2024-05-13 13:15:45
Mark Persons reflects on the latest geomagnetic storm
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• Alan Roe’s A-24 season guide to music on shortwave (version 2.0)
Added at 2024-05-13 12:32:54
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his A-24 (version 2.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download: Click here to download Music on Shortwave A-24 v2.0 (PDF) As always, thank you for sharing your excellent guide, Alan! This dedicated page will always have […]
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• Modularity Is a Boon to 21st Century RF Engineers
Added at 2024-05-13 09:00:20
Redmond says new designs support radio’s smaller and more IT-centric technical teams
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• The Voice of Indonesia frequency change
Added at 2024-05-12 23:47:24
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following announcement from the Voice of Indonesia: Voice of Indonesia, the Overseas Service of Radio Republik Indonesia (VOI RRI) will carry out an adjustment on our shortwave frequency starting Monday, 13 May 2024 at 00:00 UTC. We are moving from 4750 KHz into 4755 […]
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• FEC Can Be a Double-Edged Sword
Added at 2024-05-12 09:00:48
Insights on codecs from Tony Gervasi of Intraplex
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• PPM Finds Its Way Into Audio Processing
Added at 2024-05-11 12:48:05
Thanks to software, Nielsen’s encoding algorithm no longer requires a separate box
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• Carlos’ Shortwave Art and recording of Radio Zorrilla de San Martin (May 8, 2024)
Added at 2024-05-11 12:19:55
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares his radio log art of a recent broadcast of Radio Zorrilla de San Martin, covering the extensive flooding in Brazil and Uruguay. Carlos notes: Extract from the news bulletin of Radio Zorrilla de San Martin, AM 1400 kHz, about the floods in Brazil and Uruguay. […]
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• Audacy Cites “Improving Results” in First Quarter of 2024
Added at 2024-05-10 19:37:44
Field says it will emerge from Chapter 11 with "best in class" balance sheet
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• Ted Hand Runs for Second Term as SBE President
Added at 2024-05-10 18:16:44
The society’s nominations committee has announced its 2024 candidates
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-05-10 11:36:00
"ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED AT 2302 UTC/09 MAY 2024 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE."Four halo CMEs first observed over 08-09 May are expected to arriveat Earth on 10-May, starting at 1000 UTC +/- 10 hours. G4geomagnetic conditions are expected on 10-May, reducing to G3 with achance of G4 on 11-May."INCREASED GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY EXPECTED DUE TO CORONAL MASS...
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• 2024 ARRL Field Day gear is now shipping!
Added at 2024-05-10 11:36:00
ARRL Field Day is June 22-23. Get ready for amateur radio's largest on-air operating event with official 2024 ARRL Field Day merchandise, now available. T-shirts, hats, mugs, pins, patches, and more are a great way to show off your involvement in this annual event. This year's design features the theme "Be Radio Active." The back of the t-shirt includes a check-off list of ARRL and RAC Sections...
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• ARRL Learning Center Features Two New Emergency Communication Training Courses
Added at 2024-05-10 11:33:00
ARRL has released two new courses to train emergency communications (EmComm) operators for volunteering within the Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®). Both courses are within the ARRL Learning Center.The Basic EmComm course is designed to get a new volunteer started. It provides basic knowledge and tools for any emergency communications volunteer and contains three modules and 11 topics, ...
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• Focus on Public Safety Relationship Building at the 2024 ARRL National Convention
Added at 2024-05-10 11:23:00
Those attending the 2024 ARRL National Convention at Dayton Hamvention® will have an opportunity to learn more about how amateur radio is relevant and highly involved in the modern emergency management landscape. The convention is May 17 - 19 in Xenia, Ohio. ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, will host a booth for the Amateur Radio Emergency Service® -- ARES®. The boot...
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• Announcing the new SDRplay RSPdx-R2 software defined radio!
Added at 2024-05-10 11:03:28
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 enhanced version of its highly popular multi antenna port SDR, the RSPdx. Jon Hudson, SDRplay Sales and Marketing Director said “Global supply chain support issues […]
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• Name that theme and more test car classics
Added at 2024-05-10 04:00:16
FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know of our shortwave outings this week. On Sunday 12th May 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we have Mystery Mix Radio – Name That Theme which is beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold. This show as the title implies, is […]
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• Dead Electrical Dudes No. 3
Added at 2024-05-10 00:00:00
KA4KOE's look back at Major Edwin Howard Armstrong
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• iHeartMedia Q1 Revenue Down 1.5%
Added at 2024-05-09 20:18:33
The company expects political revenue to bolster rest of 2024
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• HD Radio Is in 58% of New Cars in North America
Added at 2024-05-09 18:32:02
Xperi releases Q1 financial results, reports drop in revenue
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• FCC Cancels “La Indiscreta” Licenses in Phoenix
Added at 2024-05-09 18:00:47
Licensee failed to renew an STA while continuing to broadcast on translator
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• ARRL Volunteers Obtain Ham Exemption to Pennsylvania Handsfree Law
Added at 2024-05-09 15:41:00
Member-volunteers of ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio® in Pennsylvania have successfully protected the legal right to use amateur radio while operating mobile within the state. A handsfree distracted driving bill had worked its way through the legislature over the past several years, and ARRL Atlantic Division Director Bob Famiglio, K3RF, successfully advocated for an exemption ...
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• Veritone Launches AI Consulting Group
Added at 2024-05-09 13:41:41
The company also has attained AWS Advanced Tier Services Partner status
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• Dick Rutan, KB6LQS, Record-Setting Pilot, SK
Added at 2024-05-09 08:36:00
Lt. Col. Richard “Dick” G. Rutan, KB6LQS, has become a Silent Key. He passed away at the age of 85 on May 3, 2024, surrounded by family. Rutan was an ARRL member.In 1986, Rutan made international headlines for his flight in Voyager with copilot Jeana Yeager. The pair flew around the world (nonstop and unrefueled) in 9 days, 3 minutes, and 44 seconds.Rutan was a United States Air Force combat pi...
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• Armed Forces Day Crossband Test Scheduled for May 11
Added at 2024-05-09 08:15:00
The US Department of Defense (DOD) is hosting this year’s Armed Forces Day (AFD) Crossband Test on Saturday, May 11. For more than 50 years, military and amateur stations have taken part in this event, which is an interoperability exercise between amateur and government radio stations. The event is open to all licensed amateur radio operators and will not impact any public or private communicat...
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• W9IMS: 2024 Checkered Flag Award!
Added at 2024-05-08 21:16:17
2024 Checkered Flag Award: Time to Get Racy! By Brian D. Smith, W9IND You can’t go 3 for 3 if you haven’t gone 1 for 1. And if you want to add the 2024 Checkered Flag Award to your collection, you’ll have to bag the first W9IMS special event of the year sometime between now […]
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• Spaceweather.com: Sunspot “visually rivals Carrington’s famous sunspot”
Added at 2024-05-08 21:15:20
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, who shares the following news via Spaceweather.com: HUGE SUNSPOT HURLS CME TOWARD EARTH: A sunspot so large it visually rivals Carrington’s famous sunspot of 1859 hurled a CME toward Earth today. Don’t worry! A new Carrington Event is not in the offing. The incoming CME isn’t potent […]
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• Texas Radio Shortwave returns to Channel 292 monthly
Added at 2024-05-08 21:11:44
(Source: Texas Radio Shortwave) TRSW returns to Channel 292 monthly TRSW returns to Channel 292, Rohrbach, Germany, on each month’s first consecutive Saturday and Sunday. (In September, that’s the 7th and 8th.) Programs air the first Saturday on 3955 kHz at 1900 UTC and the first Sunday on 9670 kHz at 1200 UTC. Tentative programs […]
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• NBCU Names iHeartMedia Its Olympic Audio Partner
Added at 2024-05-08 17:16:24
Agreement includes play-by-play audio channels and an original podcast
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• TAB Adds Tech Workshops to August Convention
Added at 2024-05-08 15:42:38
Special training on Continental transmitters is available
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• Read the May 8, 2024 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2024-05-08 13:25:58
Featuring the NAB Show in photos
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• Small Unplanned Changes Can Have Big Ramifications
Added at 2024-05-08 09:00:43
Here's what happened when my client’s streaming automation stopped working
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• LPFM Advocate Asks FCC to Place Restrictions on ZoneCasting
Added at 2024-05-07 20:39:25
REC Networks is concerned about FM booster interference to co-channels
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• Colorado Public Radio Selects Denver-Based Architect for New HQ
Added at 2024-05-07 20:17:58
The building was purchased in August 2023
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• Letters: Shortwave and Wall-Warts
Added at 2024-05-07 17:41:48
More thoughts from our readers
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• 2024 Editions of NDB Handbooks and CDs are now available
Added at 2024-05-07 11:24:49
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Michael, who shares the following announcement: The 2024 editions of my NDB handbooks and CDs are available now. As always I’ve incorporated the latest changes and monitoring results. The new GNDBH contains the details of more than 17400 NDBs worldwide. It is the perfect listening companion for radio listeners […]
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• Special Report: Behold the Potential of AI in Broadcast
Added at 2024-05-07 09:00:20
Can the technology possibly live up to its hype? Would it be a good thing for radio?
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• Letter: AM Isn’t Just for Old-Timers
Added at 2024-05-06 20:07:05
"I am glad there is a fairly younger guy who has faith in an old medium"
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• McVay, Jones Are Named Broadcasting Giants
Added at 2024-05-06 19:17:24
Seven people will be added to the honor roll in November
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• A Handy Reminder About TRRS Wiring
Added at 2024-05-06 19:07:32
Also, troubleshooting a Continental 816R-4C aux transmitter
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• May Highlights of Radio Tech History
Added at 2024-05-06 17:22:51
What were radio people talking about 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this month?
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• Letters: AM Is Doomsday Ready
Added at 2024-05-06 15:10:29
Readers comment on AM radio's resiliency during emergency scenarios
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• Raddy RF-919: First New Portable to Feature Recording?
Added at 2024-05-05 11:52:41
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Robinson, who writes: SWLing Post readers have no doubt seen the appearance of the Raddy RF-919, which is manufactured by Hanrongda in China. I have generally not been impressed by some receivers from this company, notably the HRD-747/757 and the reviews seem to support this. However, from first […]
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• Dan’s digital archive of QSL Cards
Added at 2024-05-05 10:54:54
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who writes: Hi Thomas In addition to digitizing many of my old SW and BCB audio files, I have begun setting up some of my QSL galleries on the internet archive in order to help preserve radio history. I am sending along a few links that perhaps […]
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• FCC Commissioner Talks AM, Receiver Quality and Pre-Sunrise Authority
Added at 2024-05-03 21:32:52
Geoffrey Starks appeared at an NAFB event in Washington, D.C.
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• Letter: Thank You, SBE
Added at 2024-05-03 16:48:37
David Bialik shares his experiences from this year's SBE Ennes Workshop
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• Cumulus Gets Some Debt Relief, Posts Q1 Revenue Decline
Added at 2024-05-03 16:35:57
Berner said restructuring provides “additional time and flexibility” to meet its goals
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• Kyra Ringer Appointed Chief Engineer at Beasley Boston
Added at 2024-05-03 16:31:11
She says "broadcast engineering is in my DNA"
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• When Your Dream Call Sign Is Lost At Sea
Added at 2024-05-03 16:15:39
Veteran consultant John Broomall employs different strategies to deal with call sign conflicts
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• Radio Helps Bridge the Information Gap in Rural India
Added at 2024-05-03 15:47:53
More than 450 community radio stations are currently in operation
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• The Best Contract Is None at All
Added at 2024-05-03 15:26:53
Don’t ask me to sign an agreement with stipulations that apply to employees
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• No LPFM for Tacoma Hilltop Foundation
Added at 2024-05-03 15:09:52
The FCC declined to reconsider the group’s application for a low-power station
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• Storms and Tornadoes: Amateur Radio Ready
Added at 2024-05-03 13:53:00
Strong storms and reports of at least 60 tornadoes have wreaked havoc in the Central U.S. for nearly two weeks. Homes and businesses across Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, and Iowa were destroyed, and power is still down for more than 30,000 residents. On May 1, 2024, President Joe Biden declared a major disaster exists in Oklahoma, making federal aid available to those affected by last we...
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• Changes in the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section
Added at 2024-05-03 13:53:00
Steven Hendricks, KK6JTB, has been appointed as Section Manager of the ARRL San Joaquin Valley Section.He fills the vacancy left by John Litz, NZ6Q, who was appointed as Vice Director of the ARRL Pacific Division. Hendricks has always had a love for radio, and he first earned his amateur radio license a decade ago. "In 2014, I became licensed as a Technician, and in 2015 I became a General," h...
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• Students to Promote Collegiate Amateur Radio at the 2024 ARRL National Convention at Dayton Hamvention®
Added at 2024-05-03 13:44:00
Young adults planning to attend the 2024 ARRL National Convention at Dayton Hamvention® can look forward to meeting many other young hams at the event, including college students representing the ARRL Collegiate Amateur Radio Program (CARP). The convention is on May 17 - 19, 2024, at the Greene County Fairgrounds and Expo Center in Xenia, Ohio.CARP will occupy a booth in the large ARRL exhibit ...
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• ABRANS Group Forms Wireless Tech Alliance
Added at 2024-05-03 11:49:02
OMB, Cable AML, and COMARTEL move forward to combine expertise
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-05-03 10:55:00
"ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED 1817 UTC/02 MAY 2024 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE."A period of planetary G3 geomagnetic conditions has been observedon 02-May, associated with two recent CME arrivals and a sustainedperiod of southward IMF conditions. Further periods of G3 arepossible over 02-03 May."INCREASED GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVITY EXPECTED DUE TO CORONAL MASS E...
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• Do not adjust your set
Added at 2024-05-03 04:00:26
FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know of our shortwave outings this week. On Sunday 5th May 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we have a show called Test Cards on Radio which is beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold. This show is a must for fans […]
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• Radio: A Lifeline in Times of Crisis
Added at 2024-05-02 22:27:44
"Reliable communication stands as a bulwark against chaos and confusion"
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• Codecs Should Be Easy to Use and Troubleshoot
Added at 2024-05-02 19:27:33
“A web GUI of some kind is a must”
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• The Man With Sunshine in His Voice: Remembering Luther Masingill
Added at 2024-05-02 17:42:00
He worked the same morning shift at Chattanooga's WDEF for 74 years
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• Letter: When It Comes to Noise on the AM Dial, Where the Hell Is the FCC?
Added at 2024-05-02 15:39:08
"Quit listening to the pundits who have not been around when they blame problems on the AM band," says a reader
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• The Resilience of Radio: Connecting Through Music and Real Personalities
Added at 2024-05-01 20:39:00
"The medium continues to serve as a bridge that brings people together through shared experiences and shared love for music"
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• Let’s Talk About Color Temperature
Added at 2024-05-01 20:10:51
Solid-state LED lighting has opened new worlds for the eye
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• WVCR Deploys BE AudioVault 11 System
Added at 2024-05-01 18:07:54
Siena College’s station is nationally recognized for its unique blend of adult hits, cultural programming and college athletics
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• “America’s Dairyland” Works to Grow Engineers
Added at 2024-05-01 17:58:23
In Wisconsin, broadcasters take a multifaceted approach to addressing the engineering shortage
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• Bauer Media Completes SharpStream Acquisition
Added at 2024-05-01 17:50:22
Commercial broadcaster builds out its streaming capabilities
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• Broadcasting Legend Harry Pappas Dead at 78
Added at 2024-05-01 17:29:49
He served as CEO of Pappas Telecasting Companies, which, at its peak, was comprised of 30 stations
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• Frans puts his new KiwiSDR2 on the air and online
Added at 2024-05-01 10:37:20
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frans Goddijn, who writes: Dear Thomas, Last week I bought & installed the new KiwiSDR receiver and shared it on the web so anyone can use my setup. I posted a blog about it: https://kostverlorenvaart.blogspot.com/2024/04/kiwisdr2-radio.html Excellent, Frans! Thanks for sharing! Readers, you can check out and use Frans’ KiwiSDR […]
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• CQ Magazine Publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA, SK
Added at 2024-05-01 08:29:00
Longtime amateur radio publisher Dick Ross, K2MGA, has become a Silent Key. He passed away on April 27, 2024.In 1960, Ross started working for Cowan Publishing Company and quickly became Associate Editor for CQ. In 1964, he was promoted to Editor of CQ, when Cowan Publishing moved its offices to Long Island, New York. As Ross became more involved with the business side of the magazine, he was e...
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• BBC WS Team Puts Focus on China
Added at 2024-04-30 21:41:48
New Global China Unit announced during ‘World Service Presents’
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• No Mercy From FCC on LPFM Coordinate Error
Added at 2024-04-30 18:40:46
Selma Weather and Information didn't really want an antenna in the ocean
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• AM Radio Bill Bolstered in House Despite Warring Testimonies
Added at 2024-04-30 16:55:16
CTA CEO Gary Shapiro said "proposed legislation is especially inappropriate in service of the radio industry"
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• Replacement power supplies for WJ-8711A/HF-1000A series receivers
Added at 2024-04-30 12:33:22
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dean Bianco, who writes: Inspired by Chuck Yarbrough ‘s YouTube video, I ordered one of the newly-manufactured replacement power supplies for the WJ-8711A/HF-1000A series from WJ Systems, a new company run by noted WJ master technician Stephen Pappin. For those of us who own one (or more) of the […]
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• The Software-Based Air Chain
Added at 2024-04-30 07:00:17
Read the latest Radio World free ebook
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• Sherlock Investigates: Varmints Under the Bonnet
Added at 2024-04-30 00:00:00
Don't get stranded by rodents, keep them at bay with this easy solution!
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• Techsurvey 2024: AI Is Here to Stay. Not Everyone Is Happy About It
Added at 2024-04-29 22:00:42
Survey respondents express concern that the technology will replace live talent
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• Kolesar Still Sees the Promise of All-Digital for AM
Added at 2024-04-29 20:25:46
The NAB has honored him as an engineering pioneer
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• The LiON Brings Big-Market Sound to FM Translators
Added at 2024-04-29 18:41:40
Leighton Broadcasting is running two, with more to come
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• Letters: WUVT, MacGyvers, Shortwave and More
Added at 2024-04-29 18:32:50
A sampling of recent letters to the editor of RW
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• Optimod 5950 Drives Home the Sound of WCKC
Added at 2024-04-29 18:17:52
Processor helps “101.7 The Drive” step on the gas
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• Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Salutes Steve Brown
Added at 2024-04-29 18:10:30
He spent virtually his entire career with one local radio broadcasting company
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• Letter: When It Comes to AM in Cars, Let the Consumer Decide
Added at 2024-04-29 17:24:09
Perhaps the AM Radio for Every Vehicle Act should be amended, says a reader
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• WKHS Celebrates 50 Years On Air with TuneFest
Added at 2024-04-29 16:46:41
May 4 event features live music and alumni interviews with current high school students
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• SiriusXM’s 360L Will Come to Hyundai and Genesis
Added at 2024-04-29 16:21:13
Carmaker expands is relationship with the satellite provider
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• No New LPFM for Univ. of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Added at 2024-04-29 15:58:12
The FCC has denied the school’s appeal
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• Video: Building Bethany – VOA’s First High-Power International Broadcast Station
Added at 2024-04-28 11:06:22
Many thanks to the National VOA Museum of Broadcasting for posting the following video on their YouTube channel: Click here to view on YouTube.
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• Techsurvey 2024: Show Hosts Are Radio’s Champions
Added at 2024-04-26 21:08:16
Respondents have ranked radio personalities' importance higher than music since 2019
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• What are the Legal Considerations of AI in Radio?
Added at 2024-04-26 20:07:38
Laws and best practices are only beginning to evolve
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• Booth Electrosystems Founder Edwin Snape III Dies
Added at 2024-04-26 19:04:51
For 50 years he regularly recorded Greenville Symphony concerts for radio broadcast
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• FCC Proposes $850K in Pirate Radio Fines Against 6 Massachusetts Stations
Added at 2024-04-26 18:10:23
Sweeping enforcement identified 7 alleged pirate radio operators in greater Boston
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• APRE Elects New Board
Added at 2024-04-26 16:55:51
Meeting in Las Vegas the association also honored Michael Beach of NPR
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• MFJ Ceasing On-Site Production
Added at 2024-04-26 15:17:00
MFJ Enterprises, Inc founder Martin F. Jue, K5FLU, announced that as of May 17, 2024, the company will cease on-site production at their Starkville, Mississippi, facility. Ameritron, Hy-Gain, Cushcraft, Mirage, and Vectronics brand products will be affected by the shutdown. In a letter posted to social media, Jue said he is looking forward to retiring. Times have changed since I started this bu...
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• T-Minus 3 Three Weeks: 2024 ARRL National Convention at Hamvention®
Added at 2024-04-26 13:06:00
The 2024 ARRL National Convention is just 3 weeks away, on May 17 -- 19, 2024. The event is being hosted by Dayton Hamvention in Xenia, Ohio.ARRL has a significant amount of technical content planned for the convention program. (see the full rundown at www.arrl.org/expo). There are also presentations planned to challenge and inspire attendees throughout each step of a radio amateur's journey in...
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• Youth on the Air (YOTA) will be accepting in-person donations of eclipse glasses
Added at 2024-04-26 12:59:00
Recycled glasses will be sent home with Argentinian campers attending the 2024 YOTA Summer Camp in the Americas, so that amateur radio operators and youth can safely watch the Annular Solar Eclipse in October. Donations are only being accepted in person at the Dayton Hamvention YOTA Booth #4304 from May 17 - 19 and at the YOTA Summer Camp in the Americas in Halifax, Novia Scotia, Canada, from J...
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• 2024 ARRL National Convention at Dayton Hamvention -- Program and App Available
Added at 2024-04-26 12:12:00
The 2024 ARRL National Convention, hosted by Dayton Hamvention®, is just a month away, and the convention program guide is now available at www.arrl.org/expo. The ARRL Events app is also ready to use, encouraging everyone planning to attend to preview all of the Hamvention exhibits, forums, and related activities.Download the free ARRL Events app, or access the content from an internet browser....
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• Amateur Radio Provides Communications Support for Boston Marathon
Added at 2024-04-26 12:00:00
On Monday, April 15, 2024, ham radio operators provided communications for the 128th running of the Boston Marathon. More than 280 radio amateurs participated in the event.The marathon is one of the largest events for which hams provide communications support. It drew volunteers from many different places. "Operators are volunteering across Start, Course, Finish, Transportation, and various op...
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-04-26 09:00:00
"ASWFC GEOMAGNETIC DISTURBANCE WARNING ISSUED AT 0733 UTC/26 APRIL2024 BY THE AUSTRALIAN SPACE WEATHER FORECASTING CENTRE."A coronal hole wind stream has moderately enhanced the solar windspeed and been associated with several hours’ worth of southward IMFparameter Bz. For this reason, it is possible that periods of G1-G2geomagnetic storm conditions may be observed."INCREASED GEOMAGNETIC ACTIVI...
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• We’re a garage band, we come from garageland
Added at 2024-04-26 04:00:33
Hi, FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know of a couple of our shows this week. On Sunday 28th April 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we have The Shortwave Garage Sale beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold. Pull open that garage door, crank up your shortwave […]
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• MFJ ceases on-site production in Starkville, Mississippi
Added at 2024-04-25 23:04:00
Many thanks to a number of readers who’ve sent me the following email announcement (that I unfortunately) also received today from Martin Jue at MFJ Enterprises: Heavy Sad Heart Dear Fellow Hams and Friends, April 25, 2024 Dear Fellow Hams and Friends, It is with a sad heart as I write this letter. As many […]
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• Techsurvey 2024 Highlights Radio’s Resilience, Impact of Localism
Added at 2024-04-25 21:41:24
Women and younger listeners feel especially connected to radio
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• NAB Membership Elects New Radio Board Members
Added at 2024-04-25 18:41:02
Incoming directors begin their two-year terms in June
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• FEMA Issues IPAWS Reminder to Stations
Added at 2024-04-25 18:22:07
Do your EAS devices include the latest verification certificate?
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• May 2024: From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot
Added at 2024-04-25 10:07:14
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who shares the following broadcast schedules: From the Isle of Music, May 11, 2024 Broadcast: The main feature will be special guest Kiki Valera with some of his new son cubano album “Vacilón Santiaguero”. Broadcast times: May 11: 0900-1000 UTC 9670 kHz & 1900-2000 UTC 3955 and […]
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• Carlos’ Shortwave Art and recording of the Voice of Korea (April 23, 2024)
Added at 2024-04-25 09:22:15
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 notes: Kim Jong Un guides combined tactical drill simulating nuclear counterattack, via Voice of Korea. Click here to listen via YouTube.
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• Beasley Gets a New Hub of Its Own in Boston
Added at 2024-04-24 18:27:38
An 18-studio project supports six stations in this top-10 market
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• Today’s Codecs Combine the Strength of Both Worlds
Added at 2024-04-24 18:14:39
A conversation with Hartmut Foerster of WorldCast Systems
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• WideOrbit Adds 2 to Sales Team
Added at 2024-04-24 18:05:10
Field and Bennet join company
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• CallerOne Now Supports Wheatstone Networks
Added at 2024-04-24 17:59:22
Bionics notes decommissioning of PSTN lines
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• Now Can I Forget About Cybersecurity?
Added at 2024-04-24 17:24:52
You know the answer. But have you taken these steps yourself?
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• Read the April 24, 2024 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2024-04-24 12:38:33
We visit with Dave Kolesar, recipient of the NAB Engineering Achievement Award
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• Radio Waves: HEBA Antenna Approval, Eclipse Time Signal Shift, A Novice’s Guide to Amateur Radio Astronomy, and Voyager 1 Sending Data Again!!
Added at 2024-04-24 10:28:54
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, Dan, and Rich Cuff for the following tips: WQVR(AM) Is Granted CP to Use HEBA Antenna at Night […]
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• Events Mark the 150th Anniversary of Marconi’s Birth
Added at 2024-04-24 09:59:45
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who writes: Tomorrow, April 25, 2024, will be the 150th anniversary of G. Marconi’s birth. […]I’ve just published an article on the Radio Club du Perche website in which I’ve included a few references to English-language sites : http://radioclub.perche.free.fr/?p=12658 The Poldhu Amateur Radio Club (UK) will be […]
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• Pacifica Agrees to Pay $25,000 for WBAI Rule Violations
Added at 2024-04-23 21:12:46
Its license is renewed for two years; all Pacifica stations are subject to compliance plan
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• New Tax Incentive Bill for Minority Broadcasters Draws Praise From NAB
Added at 2024-04-23 21:10:16
Similar legislation was repealed in 1995
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• Curtis LeGeyt Secures His Job Post for Next 5 Years
Added at 2024-04-23 19:59:06
NAB president and CEO agrees to a contract extension
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• Radio World Takes On Las Vegas
Added at 2024-04-23 18:46:27
Here's what the 2024 NAB Show looked like through our editors' eyes
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• Paul Stewart on Trends in Transmitter Technology
Added at 2024-04-23 16:29:42
More and more of the deployment process can be done on a computer
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• “Power 98” Installs a BE STX 10
Added at 2024-04-23 16:16:46
Mexican border station serves the Imperial Valley area
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• In Illinois, a Blast From Radio’s Golden Past
Added at 2024-04-22 17:32:25
Old-Time Radio Antioch is an online network celebrating radio’s Golden Age
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• Crash? What Crash? Let’s Fix This!
Added at 2024-04-22 17:25:02
Doug and his toolbox save a session despite a little adversity
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• Radio.Cloud Introduces NewsStar in U.S.
Added at 2024-04-22 17:17:51
The tool for news affiliates is popular in Germany
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• Lawo Names Syed to North American Post
Added at 2024-04-22 17:13:47
He will be responsible for building infrastructure business in North America
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• Syndicate of Sounds Introduces Déjà Vu Upmixer SDK
Added at 2024-04-22 17:10:45
It helps manufacturers produce artifact-free virtual surround mixes from stereo sources
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• Minn. Broadcasters Hall of Fame to Induct Mark and Paula Persons
Added at 2024-04-22 17:06:14
Married for 46 years, they’ve put 12 stations on the air and serviced hundreds
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• Waymark Introduces Self-Serve Plug-in
Added at 2024-04-22 16:20:10
AI video company also adds support for Spanish video
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• Kyodo News Radiofax: Japanese Disaster FM Stations and a Lack of Personnel
Added at 2024-04-22 16:00:09
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Carlos Latuff, who writes: Hi Thomas, I received today by radiofax in Porto Alegre the morning edition of Kyodo News and the front page news is that, due to lack of personnel, the Japanese government has not put into operation more FM radio stations for use in disasters. Here’s […]
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• Patrizio receives detailed information about the Woofferton test transmission he confirmed
Added at 2024-04-22 00:50:40
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Patrizio Cardelli, who shares the following background story (via our friend, Dave Porter) about a Woofferton test transmission received at his QTH in Italy: Hi Patrizio, Thank you for your report and I confirm the details for 9885 kHz are correct. These transmissions were to fault-find on a 250/300 […]
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• Guest Post: Pre-Internet Sources of Shortwave Information
Added at 2024-04-21 11:22:00
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following guest post: Sources of SWL Information “Pre-Internet” by Dan Greenall When I first discovered the world of shortwave listening, many years before the internet, access to hobby related information was mostly available through over-the-air DX programs, monthly DX club bulletins, as well as […]
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• Special Report: AI Case Studies in Radio
Added at 2024-04-19 20:47:25
“But in the end, it’s a sauce to the steak. It’s not the steak.”
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• FCC Sets Deadline for Geotargeting Comments
Added at 2024-04-19 16:46:48
It invites feedback about its further plans for allowing local origination on boosters
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• NAB Names Crystal Radio Award Recipients
Added at 2024-04-19 12:17:03
Hubbard's KSTP receives the special Heritage award
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-04-19 08:39:00
Solar activity increased dramatically this reporting week (April11-17), and thirteen new sunspot groups emerged. One appeared onApril 11, two more on April 13, three more on April 14, another twoon April 15, one more on April 16 and another two on April 17. OnApril 18 an additional two sunspot groups emerged, and the dailysunspot number increased to 247.The daily sunspot number was 199 on April...
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• No birds do sing
Added at 2024-04-19 04:00:34
Hi FastRadioBurst 23 here letting you know of our forthcoming shows this week. On Sunday 21st April 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz we have WREN beamed to Europe via Shortwave Gold. This show will feature lots of our feathered friends and we will be bringing […]
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• NAB Show Drew Around 61,000
Added at 2024-04-18 19:59:33
Projected attendance is down slightly from last year
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• GatesAir Expands Targeted Advertising Capabilities
Added at 2024-04-18 16:27:02
Supports networks moving from satellite to the cloud for bulk transport
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• Here Are the “Best of Show” Award Winners at NAB 2024
Added at 2024-04-17 19:00:36
Celebrating companies excelling in media technology
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• From ‘Tiny Desk’ to LPFM
Added at 2024-04-17 12:37:37
After retiring from NPR, Bob Boilen heads to WOWD-LP
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• I Audited Our Metadata and Here’s What I Found
Added at 2024-04-16 23:29:09
Would your station earn a green rating — or a red flag?
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• Alliance Looks to Improve Captioning Workflow
Added at 2024-04-16 23:22:06
VITAC, ENCO partnership expands caption encoding, delivery options
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• AM Radio Gets House Hearing
Added at 2024-04-16 20:58:07
NAB welcomes planned subcommittee hearing
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• Orban Signs Up for APTmpX
Added at 2024-04-16 19:44:06
Companies highlight its compatibility with Nielsen watermarks
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• vCreative Adds SPECai Ad Service
Added at 2024-04-16 19:35:03
ENCO’s Frommert says AI development has accelerated quickly
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• Audacy Expands Its Embrace of Super Hi-Fi Tools
Added at 2024-04-16 19:27:32
Company is using Program Director OS on five HD2 channels as well as 700 streamed stations
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• FCC Gets Stakeholder Feedback on Multilingual EAS Alerts
Added at 2024-04-16 01:43:15
Broadcasters, FEMA and NWS all express reservations about how it would work
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• One-in-Five Listeners Thinks They Hear AI On Air
Added at 2024-04-15 20:51:45
Pair of media surveys from Futuri find general acceptance of AI tech among listeners
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• Ford Ennals Steps Down at CRA
Added at 2024-04-15 18:45:52
Search underway for new CEO for Australian association
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• WQVR(AM) Is Granted CP to Use HEBA Antenna at Night
Added at 2024-04-15 18:27:24
Developer believes antenna’s smaller footprint can help reduce property needed for AM operators
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• New Self-Inspection Guides Released
Added at 2024-04-15 18:17:12
Up-to-date guidance from NAB, SBE offered as member benefit
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• SBE Recognizes Three New Fellows
Added at 2024-04-15 15:01:14
Cummis, Russell, Trautmann honored for their industry contributions
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• What Are Radio’s Biggest Business Challenges?
Added at 2024-04-15 00:45:09
We asked six experts and queried them about new technologies too
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• Nautel Introduces “HD Digital Radio Test Drive”
Added at 2024-04-14 18:00:16
Stations buying a GV2 can test HD for up to six months
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• New Podcast from the Wireless Innovation Forum
Added at 2024-04-14 12:22:27
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dennis Dura, who shares the following news item from EIN Presswire: Wireless Innovation Forum Launches “Beyond the Radio Dial” Highlighting the Role Radio Spectrum Plays in Daily Life Weather forecasting, climate, radar, GPS and more to be explored with industry experts in new video podcast WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, […]
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• RNZ changes its pips!
Added at 2024-04-14 12:15:55
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following news from Radio New Zealand: RNZ’s pips are changing – Can you hear the difference? (RNZ) https://podcast.radionz.co.nz/mnr/mnr-20240412-0756-rnz_national_its_the_pips-128.mp3 RNZ National is changing the pips – the beeps that mark the start of each hour which play immediately before the news bulletin broadcast. The pips […]
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• Rich’s propagation observations during the total solar eclipse
Added at 2024-04-14 11:56:05
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Rich Stahl, who writes: In Ocean View NJ, our eclipse started at 2:08, 3:23 totality, and ended 4:35. We have a daytimer here on 1020, WWAC, at 1900 watts, and I was curious if KDKA, at 50kw, also on 1020, would have any presence during the event. I used […]
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• Digital Alert Systems, Telos and Nautel Collaborate on EAS Virtualization
Added at 2024-04-14 09:00:57
Demonstrations of "EAS At The Edge" are being showcased at the NAB Show
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• Carlos’ Shortwave Art and recording of Radio Havana Cuba (April 12, 2024)
Added at 2024-04-13 10:22:01
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares his radio log art of a recent Radio Havana Cuba broadcast. Carlos notes: News bulletin from Rádio Habana, Cuba, on 11760 kHz, heard in Florianópolis, Brazil.
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• Active Hurricane Season Predicted for 2024
Added at 2024-04-13 10:00:00
Colorado State University (CSU) hurricane researchers predict an active Atlantic hurricane season (June 1 to November 30) in their initial 2024 forecast.ARRL Director of Emergency Management Josh Johnston, KE5MHV, attended the National Hurricane Conference in Florida in late March, where the CSU prediction was issued. "The common discussion at the National Hurricane Conference this year was the...
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• Amateur Radio Saves Family in Death Valley National Park
Added at 2024-04-12 18:00:00
Death Valley National Park is in a remote desert in southern California, where mobile phone networks are spotty at best. On Saturday, April 6, a radio amateur and his family were enjoying the park when their vehicle became stuck in mud in a dangerous area. Without access to a cell network, the ham called for help on the 10-meter band.According to a news release from the Black Swamp Amateur Radi...
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• Nautel to Add Audio Player and Playlists to VX Series
Added at 2024-04-12 17:26:21
Company said it is approaching 1,000 transmitters shipped since launch
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• Exhibitor Preview: ENCO at the NAB Show
Added at 2024-04-12 17:19:49
Ken Frommert talks AI, synthetic voices and the cloud
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• Audacy Expands Use of Synthetic Voices
Added at 2024-04-12 16:27:13
It announced a partnership with AI company ElevenLabs
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• ZTransform Names Mark Brown to Key Solutions Role
Added at 2024-04-12 16:09:48
He has extensive video and streaming credentials for large media companies
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• NAB Says FCC Proposal to Promote Local Journalism Is Flawed
Added at 2024-04-12 15:39:39
It says the FCC appears “lost at sea” when it comes to understanding broadcasting
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• Ham Radio Active During Eclipse
Added at 2024-04-12 14:10:00
Millions of people across the United States got to see a rare solar eclipse on Monday, April 8, 2024.The path of totality -- the line of darkness where the moon fully occluded the sun -- stretched through the South Pacific, Mexico, central Texas, the Ozarks, the Midwest, the Rust Belt area, and to New England through the Maritimes. In all, 14 ARRL Sections were impacted directly and several mor...
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• FCC Upholds Penalty Against Shelby’s Ala. Translator Violations
Added at 2024-04-12 13:57:38
The licensee claimed it did not have the operating income to pay proposed forfeiture
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• Digigram Acquires OROS
Added at 2024-04-12 13:36:16
It's the second acquisition for the audio company in the past eight months
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-04-12 10:47:00
I did not see last Monday's eclipse, except on television. Here inthe Pacific Northwest, we only got a 20% exposure, and skies wereovercast.As they moved across the country displaying successive totality, Inoticed the prominences on the edge of the disk. There were alwaysbetween one and three little red spots at the edge.Solar activity over the past reporting week, April 4-10, remainsweak.Avera...
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• Here comes the Sun (again)
Added at 2024-04-12 04:00:45
Hi FastRadioBurst 23 here from the Imaginary Stations crew. This weekend we have another KSOL broadcast to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 14th April 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz. This time it’s a show featuring sunshine and soul which is a lovely combination! On Thursday 18th […]
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• It’s a mystery
Added at 2024-04-11 23:00:56
Hi FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew here letting you know about the Imaginary Stations Spring mystery challenge. We are inviting all our listeners to guess the theme of the show below on Mixcloud. Please send your suggestions to Imaginarystations@gmail.com and the person who comes closest will be sent an individual QSL and a […]
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• AEQ Names Ignacio Alonso as New CEO
Added at 2024-04-11 17:30:11
He will be meeting with customers at the NAB Show
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• MNC Software and SuiteLife Systems Merge
Added at 2024-04-11 16:01:50
New company Leeward Software aims to be “global broadcast monitoring powerhouse”
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• From the Isle of Music and Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot Return to Channel 292
Added at 2024-04-11 12:43:34
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bill Tilford, who notes: Beginning April 13 on Channel 292: From the Isle of Music: 2nd Saturday of each month: 1100-1200 CEST/0900-1000 UTC on 9670 with beam D (Eastward) Repeat 2100-2200 CEST/1900-2000 UTC on 6070 Uncle Bill’s Melting Pot: 3rd Saturday of each month: 1100-1200 CEST/0900-1000 UTC on 9670 […]
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• Orban and Super Hi-Fi Introduce an “All-in-One” Optimod
Added at 2024-04-11 11:00:27
New version of the 5950 is a “transmitter-based cloud playout appliance”
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• Kostas improves the contrast on his FRG-7 digital display
Added at 2024-04-11 08:00:12
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Kostas (SV3ORA), for sharing the following guest post which originally appeared on his radio website: FRG-7 digital display contrast improvement by Kostas (SV3ORA) The FRG-7 digital by Marcel Jacobs PA8MA, is a very well thought modification KIT for the Yaesu FRG-7 receiver. It really adds to it one of the things it misses (and […]
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• Futuri Introduces AI-Powered Co-Hosts
Added at 2024-04-11 05:00:43
It also now offers a way for listeners to call in and talk with AI
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• Super Hi-Fi Introduces Voicetrack Fusion
Added at 2024-04-10 19:33:14
It is available through the company’s Program Director OS
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• Radio Content Pro Joins Radio Vendor Alliance
Added at 2024-04-10 19:10:18
The recently launched RVA now has 10 member companies
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• Flanders Bringing DAB+ to Tunnels
Added at 2024-04-10 18:38:53
Project will ensure drivers can be reached with emergency alerts
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• Three Industry Suppliers Form Triple Helix Technologies
Added at 2024-04-10 16:00:47
MaxxKonnect, Angry Audio and Logitek become one company
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• Miklius: Let’s Protect the Future of Our Industry
Added at 2024-04-10 15:32:11
GatesAir has created a service to support broadcast engineers in their RF work
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• Read the April 10, 2024 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2024-04-10 12:53:26
Six experts discuss radio's biggest business challenges.
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• Radio Moscow Ephemera Circa 1972
Added at 2024-04-10 09:01:32
Many thanks to SWLing Post and SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following Radio Moscow ephemera from 1972. This media is also posted on Archive.org: I first began listening to shortwave radio in December 1969 at the age of 15. My parents were very supportive of this newfound hobby and allowed some space in […]
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• How Safe Are Your Tower Crews?
Added at 2024-04-09 18:46:18
NATE details the latest safety standards affecting broadcast and wireless telecommunications industries
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• Torque Those Terminal Screws the Right Way
Added at 2024-04-09 17:36:06
Also, give your studio countertop a lift — hydraulically
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• Why Worry About Your Air Chain?
Added at 2024-04-09 17:17:48
Mike Pappas encourages engineers to perform an “audio audit”
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• Using Drones to Verify FM Antenna Performance
Added at 2024-04-09 16:56:13
Aerial vehicles are validating predictions made in computer simulations
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• This New “In-Visuals Report” Blows Me Away
Added at 2024-04-09 15:01:50
Learn how the 100 top-selling cars in the U.S. display your radio metadata -- and see photos
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• Alan Roe’s B24 season guide to music on shortwave (version 1.0)
Added at 2024-04-09 12:00:12
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Alan Roe, who shares his B-24 (version 1.0) season guide to music on shortwave. Alan provides this amazing resource as a free PDF download: Click here to download Music on Shortwave B-24 v1.0 (PDF) As always, thank you for sharing your excellent guide, Alan!
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• Press Communications Continues to Rally Against an HD Radio Power Boost
Added at 2024-04-08 21:27:36
Its CEO said small, Class A stations will lose audience if the FCC adopts the proposed power increase
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• Wheatstone Sees an Industry in Transition
Added at 2024-04-08 20:41:06
Jay Tyler and John Davis discuss standardization, streaming and RIST
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• Lapham: Radio Must Find New Ways to Be Where Consumers Are
Added at 2024-04-08 19:38:58
iHeartMedia exec shares industry insights ahead of the NAB show
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• NRB Denounces WSJ’s Evaluation of the AM for Every Vehicle Act
Added at 2024-04-08 17:35:48
"Let’s be clear: Opposition to the AM For Every Vehicle Act isn’t about keeping dollars in drivers’ wallets"
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• Raddy RE40 Emergency Radio
Added at 2024-04-08 16:59:37
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 radio second. In this review I will cover the emergency options incorporated into the unit, as well as discuss operability and its […]
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• Community Media of Union City (Pa.) Wins LPFM CP
Added at 2024-04-08 16:57:09
Media Bureau dismisses objection against the use of a shared technical consultant
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• 2024 ARRL Field Day Poster Released
Added at 2024-04-07 10:00:00
A poster promoting 2024 ARRL Field Day has been released on the Field Day web page, www.arrl.org/field-day. The two-sided informational poster features this year's theme "Be Radio Active". It includes a space for clubs to fill in information about their planned activation so that members of their community can come visit the site.More resources for promoting 2024 ARRL Field Day are being develo...
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• ARRL Seeking Applicants for Assistant Education and Learning Manager
Added at 2024-04-06 16:00:00
ARRL is working to engage the next generation of radio amateurs right in the classroom. Many young people have become active hams because of the ARRL Teachers Institute on Wireless Technology.This donor-funded effort brings teachers from across the United States together to get them excited about radio through hands-on experiments. The Institute then trains them on how to take that excitement b...
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• Register Now for the 2024 ARRL Youth Rally!
Added at 2024-04-06 10:00:00
As part of the fun at Dayton Hamvention®, youth attendees are invited to participate in the 2024 ARRL Youth Rally on Saturday, May 18. The day will include a special agenda of activities and presentations intended to engage and inspire young hams and young newcomers to amateur radio.The Youth Rally is intended for students who are 11 to 21 years of age. While Hamvention offers free tickets for ...
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• How to DX the 2024 Solar Eclipse!
Added at 2024-04-05 21:00:29
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 mediumwaves promises to be an exciting event on April 8 during the 2024 total solar eclipse. I’ve been mulling over the DX possibilities a […]
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• Trueblood to Discuss “ROI and How to Speak It”
Added at 2024-04-05 20:48:01
This year’s SBE Ennes Workshop includes practical advice for managing up
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• Comrex to Introduce Two New Gagl Features
Added at 2024-04-05 20:42:28
Hotline improves quality of a standard cell call for on-air use
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• Expect Renovation Work at the LVCC
Added at 2024-04-05 20:37:15
No big impact on radio expected, but organizers will rearrange a few components
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• Revocation of Roger Wahl’s FM License Is Upheld
Added at 2024-04-05 12:46:31
The FCC affirms its earlier ruling that convicted Pennsylvania felon is unqualified as licensee
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• Ham Radio's Many Roles During Solar Eclipse
Added at 2024-04-05 11:52:00
In one of nature's most spectacular visual displays, on April 8, 2024, the sun will align with the moon and the Earth, casting a shadow that will transit much of North America.Spectacular Display and GatheringMillions will gather along the path of totality - the section where the sun is fully blocked by the moon - to witness something that happens, on average, once every 375 years for any place...
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-04-05 09:56:00
With the big increase in sunspot numbers and solar flux reported inlast week's Propagation Forecast Bulletin ARLP013, I hoped the trendwould continue, but numbers this week were lower.Five new sunspot groups emerged, one each day from March 30 throughApril 3.Average daily sunspot numbers went from 147 to 60, and average dailysolar flux declined from 191.9 to 136.9.Geomagnetic numbers were much ...
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• A shortwave solar eclipse for Europe
Added at 2024-04-05 04:00:51
Hi I’m FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about this week’s shows. The first broadcast is to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 7th April 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz. Sadly Europe will miss out on the eclipse on Monday 8th so we […]
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• Aviation Industry Requests More Time to Evaluate HD Radio Proposal
Added at 2024-04-04 21:03:10
Groups are working with NAB and Xperi to gather more information
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• KRVS’s ‘MacGyver,’ Karl Fontenot, Retires
Added at 2024-04-04 20:52:40
He’s stepping down after 25 years with the Louisiana public station
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• MicroMPX Is Designed Specifically for FM
Added at 2024-04-04 20:01:59
An efficient solution to send full composite to sites without excessive bandwidth consumption
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• NAB Adds Machiraju to Legal Team
Added at 2024-04-04 19:54:48
Will play a role in advocacy before the FCC and in the courts
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• April Highlights of Radio Tech History
Added at 2024-04-04 19:45:54
What were radio people talking about 25, 50, 75 and 100 years ago this month?
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• FCC License Numbers Track Growth in NCE FMs
Added at 2024-04-04 17:51:16
There are 101 more noncom educational FMs licensed than there were a year ago
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• Wind Storm Knocks Down 2 Radio Towers Serving West Virginia AM
Added at 2024-04-04 16:56:10
90 mph winds blasted through the state's capitol on Tuesday
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• The FCC’s Final Rules for Geotargeting Are Still Pending
Added at 2024-04-03 21:07:32
It has approved the technology for “one-year, renewable experimental authorizations” until rules are finalized
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• In-Vehicle Gaming Is an Essential Opportunity
Added at 2024-04-03 20:26:58
It presents a major opportunity for radio to engage audiences
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• SBE Issues Regulatory Alert on Potential 6 GHz Interference
Added at 2024-04-03 18:55:06
The spectrum band plays a critical role in ENG and local newsgathering
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• Church Is Granted an LPFM Station in Columbus, Ind.
Added at 2024-04-03 12:14:02
Incident of unlicensed operation in 2014 is insufficient for FCC to deny the CP
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• Registration for the 2024 “Winter SWL Fest” is now available!
Added at 2024-04-03 10:12:17
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Cuff, who shares the following announcement: Registration for the 2024 “Winter SWL Fest” is now available! The Fest will be May 10th & 11th, 2024. The Fest will be a combination in-person and Zoom event, and will be held at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Fort […]
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• Wheatstone Systemlink MPX Transporter Adds RIST
Added at 2024-04-03 09:00:43
It transports FM MPX over IP links, uncompressed or via optional μMPX
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• The FCC Will Allow FM Geotargeting
Added at 2024-04-02 21:26:06
Stations will be able to use systems like ZoneCasting for a few minutes hourly
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• Techsurvey Finds Core Listeners Opposed to AI Voices
Added at 2024-04-02 19:29:47
“Even Gen Zs are leery of AI and want humans behind the mic”
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• A Fan Letter About the Novia 262
Added at 2024-04-02 18:03:57
David Bialik is impressed with this utility processor
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• KQED Is Presented With World Radio Day Award
Added at 2024-04-02 17:57:34
Station was chosen as the fifth annual recipient
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• AudioScience Expands Its Dante Line
Added at 2024-04-02 17:53:23
It introduces the ASI5751 audio card
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• The FCC’s EEO Form Has Blue Hair
Added at 2024-04-02 15:50:23
The decision is classic regulatory overreach, writes attorney Joe Chautin
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• ENCO Highlights Remote and AI Workflows
Added at 2024-04-02 15:39:07
The company is deepening WebDAD’s integration into the DAD framework
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• We Talk Connectivity With Brian Oliger of WTOP
Added at 2024-04-02 14:38:00
"At the end of the day you still need a fairly reliable data stream from Point A to Point B"
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• Bandscans from Tokyo via “Radio Radio” YouTube Channel
Added at 2024-04-02 11:24:00
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Connor Walsh, who writes: Hi Thomas, I hope all is well. I think you are a fan of vintage Sony radios, and perhaps blog readers maybe be interested in this YouTube channel, Radio Radio: https://m.youtube.com/@May_happiness_come_to_you_777 No narration, just a locked-off camera as the radio owner does bandscans in Tokyo. […]
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• Partial County Alerting Will Be in Spotlight at NAB Show
Added at 2024-04-01 21:31:54
Program seeks to make sure alerts go only where they’re needed
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• Indiana County Will Supercharge Its TIS Station for the Eclipse
Added at 2024-04-01 20:54:57
Morgan County has the FCC’s OK to turn up the juice on 1700 AM
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• More N.Y. State Property Owners Get the Pirate Letter
Added at 2024-04-01 19:45:58
FCC agents traced signals in Poughkeepsie and Mount Vernon.
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• Research Points to the Value of Human Talent
Added at 2024-04-01 18:24:37
In the age of AI, listeners still prefer authentic human voices on the radio
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• Only One Week To Go: HamSCI Presents the Solar Eclipse QSO Party!
Added at 2024-04-01 11:55:26
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Edward Efchak, who shares the following announcement: ONE WEEK TO GO! SAVE THE DATE!! Monday, April 8TH!! HamSCI Presents the Solar Eclipse QSO Party – April 8, 2024 Join with thousands of your fellow amateurs as part of the largest crowd-sourced event for ham radio scientific exploration ever! The […]
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• Office of Cuba Broadcasting programming targeting Ukraine via shortwave
Added at 2024-04-01 11:15:59
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Macon Dail, Transmitter Plant Supervisor at the Edward R. Murrow Transmitting Station in Greenville, North Carolina, who writes: Hi Thomas, Greenville has recently begun shortwave broadcast to Ukraine to support Cubans in that country. We are broadcasting four hours daily in Spanish with programming supplied by the OCB. We […]
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• Taiwan: Breaking through censorship via shortwave
Added at 2024-04-01 11:09:03
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, David Iurescia, who shares the following story: How Taiwan breaches censors’ barriers (VOA News) Breaking the barriers of censorship in China, Myanmar and North Korea is a daunting task, as these countries have built almost impenetrable firewalls against outside news and information. But Radio Taiwan International is successfully using […]
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• Radio spotted in “Le Salaire de la Peur/The Wages of Fear”
Added at 2024-03-31 16:15:07
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bruce Fisher, who writes: Here’s a radio from the 1953 French film (whose English title is) “The Wages of Fear“. Can anyone identify it?
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• Radio Kerry Finds Success With WorldCast
Added at 2024-03-31 12:28:12
Trevor Galvin cites improved reliability and efficiency
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• London Calling: Joe Strummer’s Shortwave Influence
Added at 2024-03-31 12:25:53
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Bob Butterfield, who writes: London Calling by The Clash Readers may be interested in the shortwave influence and story behind the creation of the song “London Calling” written by Joe Strummer of the band The Clash from the 1979 double album of the same name. It is produced and […]
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• Hausa missing in the Summer 2024 DW broadcast schedule
Added at 2024-03-31 09:35:56
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Walker, who notes, “Hausa appears to be missing in the Summer 2024 DW broadcast schedule.” Click here to download the PDF. Thanks for the tip, Paul. It does appear they’re no longer offering this language service. Perhaps someone can confirm?
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• Wheatstone to Feature the “Infinite Studio”
Added at 2024-03-30 13:24:15
Highlights RIST as well as new Audioarts consoles
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• Dead Electrical Dudes No. 2
Added at 2024-03-30 00:00:00
KA4KOE's look back at Nikola Tesla.
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• Omnia Introduces FM Version of Forza
Added at 2024-03-29 20:07:33
It will be available starting in May
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• Geerlings Make a Hot Dog Talk … With RF
Added at 2024-03-29 18:28:29
"It gives to meaning to the term ham radio"
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-03-29 17:54:00
A dramatic increase in solar activity emerged over the past week, and geomagnetic activity reacted as well. Two new sunspot groups appeared on March 21, then one new group emerged each day over March 22-25. Average daily solar flux rose from 153.3 to 191.9, and average daily sunspot numbers increased from 94.3 to 147. The highest sunspot number over last week was 171 on March 22, which was the...
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• Use Marine Paint for Your Satellite Dishes
Added at 2024-03-29 14:05:00
This is a good time to inspect and freshen those receive antennas
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• Southeastern Repeater Association (SERA) President Wade "Danny" Hampton Jr., K4ITL, passed away February 28, 2024.
Added at 2024-03-29 13:39:00
While attending the North Carolina State School for the Blind (now known as Governor Morehead School for the Blind) in Raleigh, Hampton met several sighted friends involved in the amateur radio community and began attending radio club meetings with them. As a result, he became a licensed amateur radio operator at the age of 12, despite the requirement that an operator must be able to read, copy...
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• The Story of the FM IBOC MP11 Mode
Added at 2024-03-29 13:02:30
This extended service mode offers more than 146 kbps usable digital HD Radio throughput
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• World Amateur Radio Day is April 18, 2024
Added at 2024-03-29 12:59:00
World Amateur Radio Day (WARD) is celebrated each year on April 18.The theme for 2024 is, "A Century of Connections: Celebrating 100 Years of Amateur Radio Innovation, Community, and Advocacy." The global event covers all of the International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) regions and spans 2 days: Thursday, April 18, 2024, 0000 UTC to Friday, April 19, 2024, 0000 UTC.On April 18, 1925, the IARU wa...
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• New Training Course Offered by the ARRL Puerto Rico Section
Added at 2024-03-29 12:56:00
The ARRL Puerto Rico Section has a new online training course for prospective amateur radio operators. Fifty-three students have enrolled in the course, taught by ARRL Technical Coordinator and Instructor Carlos Roig, WP4AOH, who draws from the ARRL License Manual and the National Conference of Volunteer Examiner Coordinators pool of questions for the Spanish Zoom course. The course is open to ...
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• Amateur Radio Importance Highlighted at National Hurricane Conference
Added at 2024-03-29 12:47:00
The National Hurricane Conference was held March 25 - 28, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Amateur radio was well represented at the event. A series of workshops were held that focused on amateur radio's involvement in hurricane tracking, coverage, and recovery.Among the presenters was the Assistant Amateur Radio Coordinator of WX4NHC at the National Hurricane Center (NHC) Julio Ripoll, WD4R. Ripol...
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• Spring Product Preview 2024
Added at 2024-03-29 08:15:49
More than 50 new products for your perusal
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• International sounds for the umbraphiles
Added at 2024-03-29 04:00:13
Hi I’m FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about this week’s shows. The first broadcast is to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 31st March 2024 at 0900/1300 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2000 UTC on 6160 kHz and 3975 kHz. This week we will bring you the worldwide sounds of Skybird Radio International. […]
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• Kansas Lawmakers Back AM in Every Vehicle
Added at 2024-03-28 21:06:10
State House call for federal action to support AM radio
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• FCC Dismisses Another LPFM Applicant Due to Short-Spacing
Added at 2024-03-28 15:17:07
Mississippi non-profit sought to correct coordinate entry error on its application
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• WARN Asks FCC to Reconsider Bid for Weather Network
Added at 2024-03-28 08:28:08
Weather Alert Radio Network presses its case for an LPFM coastal network
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• Fujii Kaze Inaugurates ‘Tiny Desk Concerts Japan’
Added at 2024-03-27 21:46:32
NHK World brings NPR’s performance concept to Japan
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• Pacific Odyssey: Latest Novel by DXer Ralph Perry
Added at 2024-03-27 11:03:36
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Ralph Perry, who shares the following announcement: Big news here is that after five years of hard work, yesterday was publication day for DXer Ralph Perry’s second novel, written under the pen name of Chet Nairene: “PACIFIC ODYSSEY – The Curious Journey of Lew 2.0” follows Ralph’s successful predecessor […]
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• Read the March 27, 2024 Issue of Radio World
Added at 2024-03-27 09:06:29
Includes our big NAB Show preview coverage
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• StreamGuys Has a New Iteration of RevenueStream
Added at 2024-03-27 09:00:13
It says its updated platform helps stations generate audience subscription revenue
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• Sennheiser Adds to MKH 8000 Family
Added at 2024-03-27 09:00:12
New condenser has a figure-of-eight pattern
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• Radio Sagua Adds AEQ Forum IP
Added at 2024-03-26 21:24:18
The move is part of Cuba’s effort to upgrade regional stations
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• BBC Radio 4 Dropping AM/Medium-Wave in April
Added at 2024-03-26 20:50:33
It’s not an April Fool’s Day prank
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• ZTransform Adds Hawkanson as Sales Exec
Added at 2024-03-26 17:24:13
Based in Florida, he's part of a growth and expansion strategy for the integration firm
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• Lopez: Radio Needs to Invest in Its Own Product
Added at 2024-03-26 12:50:49
President of Red Apple Media says radio needs to dispel false narratives
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• DICA 2: “The Revenge”– Giuseppe tests his updated homebrew antenna!
Added at 2024-03-26 12:07:39
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Giuseppe Morlè, who shares the following antenna project: Dear Thomas and Friends of the SWLing Post, I’m Giuseppe Morlè from Formia, central Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea. After the DICA prototype I created another one called DICA 2 The Revenge! This other minimal antenna works differently from the prototype. It is shorter, […]
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• ERI Introduces New FM Bandpass Filter
Added at 2024-03-26 09:00:43
Manufacturer will bring the 940 Series to the spring NAB Show
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• Burk Offers Rack Room Environmental Monitoring
Added at 2024-03-26 09:00:24
It detects problems like power failure, smoke, excessive humidity and intrusions
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• Good News for Good News
Added at 2024-03-25 23:56:39
Media Bureau dismisses a competing applicant for a new noncom FM CP
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• Inovonics Has New Dynamic RDS Encoder
Added at 2024-03-25 15:00:54
“Add dynamic RDS text messaging on a budget”
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• Radio Sighting in “Let’s Get Harry”
Added at 2024-03-25 14:30:58
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Perry Lusk, who writes: Guess what kids? Another radio sighting from the 1986 film Let’s Get Harry! Lots of big names in this one including Mark Harmon, Robert Duvall, Gary Busey, and former founding member of the Eagles Glenn Frey. While on a covert rescue mission in Columbia, they […]
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• Barix Introduces LX400 AoIP Broadcast Codec
Added at 2024-03-25 12:28:29
Intended for STL and other audio networking applications
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• AEQ Introduces the Solaris Codec
Added at 2024-03-25 09:00:38
The high-density multi-channel codec will be exhibited in Las Vegas
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• Dielectric Premieres DCR-E Antenna
Added at 2024-03-25 09:00:36
Company will be in the West Hall at the NAB Show
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• Davicom Launches the Neuro Series
Added at 2024-03-25 09:00:12
Smart I/O remote site management units with multiple configuration possibilities
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• Applicant Unable to Overturn Dismissal of New Hampshire LPFM
Added at 2024-03-24 12:30:20
Latino Public Radio said a coordinate entry error was responsible
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• Broadcast Radio Offers Hybrid Radio
Added at 2024-03-24 09:00:41
Software company also plans a disaster recovery option
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• Radio Waves: Radio Caroline, Radio 4 Mediumwave Closures, and “Radio of Last Resort”
Added at 2024-03-24 09:00:05
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 Dennis Dura for the following tips: How a radio ship and 7 men shook up Britain in […]
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• Carlos’ Shortwave Art and recording of the Voice of Vietnam (March 23, 2024)
Added at 2024-03-24 08:56:59
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares his radio log art of a recent Voice of Vietnam 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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• A large CME could bring G3-class geomagnetic storms
Added at 2024-03-23 22:23:13
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Troy Riedel, who shares the following news from Spaceweather.com: A BIG CME IS COMING: This morning’s X1-class solar flare hurled a bright CME toward Earth. NASA and NOAA models agree that the storm cloud should reach our planet by the early hours of March 25th. A direct hit could spark strong G3-class geomagnetic storms […]
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• Paul spots an AOR AR-3000A in “20 Days in Mariupol”
Added at 2024-03-23 19:02:44
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul, who writes: Hi Thomas, “20 Days in Mariupol” won this year’s Oscar for Best Documentary. The movie is about the Russian siege to that city in the opening days of the Ukraine invasion, as recounted by a filmmaker located there. There is a segment of the movie about […]
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• Nation Broadcasting, Xperi Partner on U.K. Radio App
Added at 2024-03-23 18:21:47
Also, Xperi brings Rapid Four middleware to Europe
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• SWL Contest 2024: June – August 2024
Added at 2024-03-23 10:25:16
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Frank SWL F14368, who is once again hosting a shortwave radio listening contest called SWL Contest 2024. This contest will be held from June – August 2024 and requires no registration. Please check out this webpage for rules and submission guidelines. Submissions and questions can be sent to: swlcontest@gmx.fr
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• Special Glasses Won’t Help in an “Internet Eclipse”
Added at 2024-03-23 09:00:47
Cellphone service cannot be relied upon at times of crisis or area emergencies.
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• OceanEyes: A Python API that allows streaming of local content
Added at 2024-03-22 19:38:16
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Lee, who shared the following comment in one of our Ocean Digital Wifi radio reviews. Lee writes: I love [Ocean Digital] radios and have been working on a Python API to interact easier with them. You can find my project over at https://github.com/duracell80/oceaneyes. I have been trying to add […]
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• International Marconi Day 2024
Added at 2024-03-22 12:39:00
This year, International Marconi Day (IMD) is on April 27. Italian inventor and electrical engineer Guglielmo Giovanni Maria Marconi was born on April 25, 1874, and is credited for inventing the radiotelegraph system, creating Marconi's law, and sending the first wireless transmission over the open sea.IMD was created to honor Marconi and is hosted annually by the Cornish Radio Amateur Club, GX...
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• FCC to Require Two Factor Authentication for CORES Users
Added at 2024-03-22 12:35:00
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced an upcoming change to the Commission Registration System (CORES) that licensees use to pay any application or regulatory fees, manage or reset a password on an existing FRN, or request a new FRN. Beginning March 29, 2024, multifactor authentication will be implemented. Users will be prompted to request a six-digit secondary verification ...
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• Get Ready for the 2024 ARRL National Convention and Youth Rally
Added at 2024-03-22 12:11:00
A full slate of programming has been committed for the 2024 ARRL National Convention, which will be hosted by Dayton Hamvention®, May 17 - 19, in Xenia, Ohio. Hamvention is the largest annual gathering of radio amateurs in the world. Coupled with the National Convention, this year promises to be a Hamvention not to miss. Building on a yearlong theme to "Be Radio Active," ARRL has planned exhibi...
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• The K7RA Solar Update
Added at 2024-03-22 09:29:00
Over March 14-20, new sunspot groups emerged every day except March19. March 18 had two, and each of the other days saw one new sunspotgroup.It is now Spring in the Northern Hemisphere which is favorable to HFconditions, and solar and geomagnetic numbers both show improvement.Average daily sunspot numbers rose from 82.3 to 94.3, and averagedaily solar flux jumped from 130.4 to 153.3.Geomagnetic...
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• Turning those clocks back again
Added at 2024-03-22 04:00:24
It’s another week gone again and I’m FastRadioBurst 23 from the Imaginary Stations crew letting you know about this week’s shows. The first broadcast is to Europe via Shortwave Gold on Sunday 24th March 2024 at 1000/1400 hrs UTC on 6160 kHz and then at 2100 UTC on 3975 kHz. This time we turn the clocks back for a bit of time anomaly broadcasting with […]
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