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Radio Free Europe: 30 Years in Prague

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares the following article from Radio Prague (in Spanish), which focuses on the history and relevance of Radio Free Europe. For the past…
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Onshore and offshore, Radio Skybird keeps on keeping on

Greetings to all SWLing community. This week in the world of shortwave entertainment, Imaginary Stations bring you more eclectic programming. As part of the 15th year anniversary series we have a t…
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USAGM’s Official Announcement on Agency Downsizing and Workforce Reductions

Following an earlier report from NPR covering (and other sources) the U.S. Agency for Global Media’s restructuring, this is the full official announcement from USAGM. It outlines the agency’s effor…
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“Bloody Saturday”: Mass Suspensions at Voice of America and USAGM Networks

Journalists at Voice of America and the Office for Cuba Broadcasting arrived for work today only to find themselves locked out, following an order from President Trump’s administration. Over 1,000 …
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Don Moore’s Photo Album: Guatemala (Part Four) – To the Western Highlands

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: Guatemala (Part Four) – T…
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“VLNY” (Waves): New Film Highlights Radio Prague’s Role During the 1968 Invasion

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Paul Jamet, who writes: Hello Thomas, I’d like to draw your attention to the release of the Czech film “VLNY” (It means “Waves”…
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searcher said:

Voice of America RFE RL Free Asia Radio Marti Demise Wake up America​

Mar 16, 2025

No more voice from America around the world, this is really bad

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Why All the Lying?​

Mar 16, 2025
Nothing Mr. Trump says about Canada is true.

Why All the Lying?
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A Farewell to the Voice of America on Shortwave​

Mar 18, 2025

On March 14th, 2025. President Trump signed an Executive Order to defund more federal agencies to cut taxes. One of them being the United States Agency for Global Media which held the Voice of America, Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty, Radio Marti, Radio Farda, Radio Free Asia and others. (Although this was more of a political defunding more than a tax cut as Trump hasn't liked the USAGM since his first term.) 1,300 employees are now on paid leave. All USAGM stations on shortwave were either playing music or old news stories. All overseas relays ceased on March 17th, 2025. The result, more chaos that is definitely not worth the few dollars off our tax sheets.

A Farewell to the Voice of America on Shortwave
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Trump’s assault on Voice of America and Radio Free Asia celebrated by Chinese state media​

Donald Trump’s decision to slash funding for the government-run Voice of America and Radio Free Asia is being celebrated by Chinese state media for “eliminating fake news”.

The president signed an order last weekend ending grants to federally funded news organisations and instructing them to put almost the entire staff on leave. He accused VOA of being "anti-Trump" and "radical".

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Geerling Engineering’s Take on the FCC’s “DELETE, DELETE, DELETE” Docket

Jeff and Joe Geerling provide a quick but insightful overview of the FCC’s “DELETE, DELETE, DELETE” docket, offering their thoughts on its implications—especially from Joe’s perspective…
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Eye On America: NC radio station becomes voice of recovery after Hurricane Helene

From CBS Evening News: After Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, a couple of radio broadcasters played a critical role in keeping residents informed. Now, six months later, they hav…
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VOSR International

VOSR International, The Voice of Shortwave Radio is a monthly shortwave radio broadcast that covers all things Shortwave Radio. The show will be broadcast on WRMI from their transmitters in Okeechobee
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Harry Truman’s Hallicrafters

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Robert, who shares the following: Hi Thomas – I visited the President Truman Library today and noticed an interesting item in their Oval Office recreati…
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Bob’s Radio Corner: Buttons, Knobs, and Switches

Pressing Buttons. Twirling Knobs and Throwing Switches By Bob Colegrove Move along. Nothing informative to read here, just the wandering of an idle mind scheming with meandering fingers on a keybo…
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Jim’s travelling on a flying carpet this week

A big hello to the SWLing community far and wide. Here’s what Imaginary Stations are transmitting over the airwaves this weekend. The first is on Saturday 12th April 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6160 kH…
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Initial Impressions of the Tecsun S-2200X

By Jock Elliott, KB2GOM Bob Colegrove inspired this, with his excellent post “Pressing Buttons. Twirling Knobs and Throwing Switches.” If you haven’t read it, go do so now. And it was o…
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Radio Havana Cuba’s A-25 Schedule

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Walker, who writes: This is the A25 Schedule for Radio Havana Cuba. Only English, Spanish, and Portuguese remain on shortwave (SW) broadcasts. You’ll not…
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AFN to Reduce Radio Programs​

The American Forces Network, AFN, will be reducing radio programs on May 1, 2025, to better streamline operations. The reductions in radio programs include removal of AFN Legacy, Freedom Rock, The Blend, and Joe Radio. Commercially produced podcasts will also no longer be available on the audio streaming service, AFN Go.

The historic radio network will continue to provide military audiences with a variety of top-rated music, entertainment, and news channels on its AFN Go app. AFN's 24 Eagle radio stations around the world will continue serving U.S. military communities overseas.

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Vatican Radio on shortwave 15565 kHz | English Service to Africa | Day of Pope Francis's Death​

Apr 21, 2025 #VaticanRadio #ShortwaveRadio #PopeFrancis

This historic shortwave broadcast comes directly from Vatican Radio's African Service on 15565 kHz, recorded on the day of Pope Francis's death. A rare and poignant piece of broadcasting history, this English-language programme is aimed at listeners across the African continent.

Vatican Radio on shortwave 15565 kHz | English Service to Africa | Day
 

The Divided Dial — Katie Thornton

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Pedro’s Report from Madrid During the Blackout

In the comments section of this recent post about the massive blackout in Europe, SWLing Post contributor Pedro Moreno shared an insightful firsthand account from Madrid. He captured the value of r…
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Europe Blackout: Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Numerous Posts Praising Radio

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio La Red broadcast. Carlos notes: Massive blackou…
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