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EU steps in to save Radio Free Europe with $6.2m emergency fund after Trump cuts​

The European Union on Tuesday approved emergency funding to sustain Radio Free Europe after the Trump administration cut grants, citing concerns over a perceived liberal bias.

Established during the Cold War, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty broadcasts in 27 languages across 23 countries in Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and the Middle East, and has been engaged in legal battles with the US administration.

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas announced that the bloc’s foreign ministers agreed to a €5.5m ($6.2m) contract aimed at supporting the broadcaster’s “vital” work. Described as “short-term emergency” aid, this funding acts as a “safety net” to preserve independent journalism, she said.

While the EU cannot cover the broadcaster’s global funding shortfall, Kallas emphasised its commitment to helping Radio Free Europe to “work and function in those countries that are in our neighbourhood and that are very much dependent on news coming from outside”.

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Podcast: Homemaker Radio in Nebraska

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jeramy, who shares this Nebraska History Podcast episode about women radio hosts in Nebraska: Radio has always played a role in connecting people. Early homem…
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Music is the universal shortwave language

Greetings as always to all the SWLing Post community, we are now ready to spill the beans on what we have to offer on the shortwave spectrum this week. Be ready for some space business and more abo…
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Dan says it’s, “Just like the good ol’ days on 60 meters.”

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who writes: Hi Thomas: One of the benefits of DXing in 2025 is the ability to tune into a signal far from your listening post, yet still get str…
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AP: Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America

(Source: The Associated Press) Congressional letter obtained by AP outlines drastic job cuts expected at Voice of America WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration appointee overseeing the Voice o…
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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of ZP-30 (June 5, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: Nine inj…
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The state of longwave and tropical band shortwave radio at end of the first 'internet decade'​

Jun 12, 2025
Hi there, I first got 'online' in 1994 via Compuserve. Then I moved over to AOL in 1995. We know that the internet and digital communications in general have had a negative impact on AM radio. But how long did it take? Here's a snapshot of AM radio and im particular shortwave and longwave, towards the end of the 1990s...the first internet decade.
Thanks for watching and 73.

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Radios in the Netflix post-apocalyptic Argentinian miniseries “The Eternaut”

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Balazs, who writes: Hi Thomas, I have just finished the series, “The Eternaut” (published at the end of April), and the story features old one-wa…
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The Secret Listeners

Our friend Bill Meara at SolderSmoke just shared a link to an excellent Hackaday article highlighting Britain’s “secret listeners”—the skilled amateur radio operators who intercepted enemy transmis…
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HRD-905 Emergency Radio. BE PREPARED / BE READY as it MAY happen !​

Jun 15, 2025
HanRongDa HRD-905 Emergency Radio Solar Crank Power from Banggood.
Read more below the vid on youtube.


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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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Voices of Freedom​

Jun 29, 2025
Voices of Freedom: How Western Radio Broke the Iron Curtain
In the shadow of the Iron Curtain during the Cold War, radio waves became a battlefield where Western broadcasters like Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty, the BBC, and Radio France International transmitted uncensored news and ideas into Eastern Europe, piercing through Soviet censorship and jamming efforts. These broadcasts were more than mere propaganda; they were vital lifelines of information and hope that challenged communist regimes, fueled dissident movements, and helped erode the Soviet grip on millions behind the Iron Curtain between 1949 and 1990.
During the Cold War (1947–1991), Western radio stations played a critical role in countering Soviet propaganda and providing uncensored information to audiences behind the Iron Curtain. Key broadcasters included Voice of America (VOA), Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty (RFE/RL), the BBC, and Radio France International (RFI), each with distinct operational approaches and impacts.


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Shortwave on the big screen

Greetings to all SWLing Post community, here’s a couple of programmes we’ve lined up for you this week. We bring you Downbeat on Shortwave on Saturday 5th July 2025 at 1100 hrs UTC on 6…
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Senate Report Flags Public Safety Risks in Removing AM Radios

A recent Radio World article summarizes a U.S. Senate Commerce Committee report raising concerns about the removal of AM radio from new vehicles. The report highlights AM radio’s role in national e…
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Radio Marti Logs & Recordings: July 4, 2025

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Dan Greenall, who shared the following message and recordings yesterday, July 4, 2025. Dan writes: Hi Thomas Happy Independence Day! Just finished listening …
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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio ZP-30 (July 5, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Radio ZP-30 broadcast. Carlos notes: In…
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Auroras, HF Predictions, and More: A Look at Australia’s Space Weather Site

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Jerome van der Linden, who writes: For some time, I have subscribed to a service that alerts me via email when our weather bureau wants to inform people about…
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Radio Caroline live from the Ross revenge this Saturday and Sunday​

Jul 11, 2025 UNITED KINGDOM
Radio Caroline in t live from there ship the Ross revenge this weekend why not tune inn online or to 648 medium wave or via the transmitters of Manx radio from the Isle of Man in 1368 medium wave have a great weekend everyone.


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Radio Caroline

Radio Caroline continues – with music from the past and present on DAB in selected UK towns & cities and on 648 AM to South East England, The Netherlands, Belgium and beyond
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Arctic 252 Longwave Returns: Test Transmissions Set for August

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Jamet who notes that Arctic 252 plans to conduct on-air tests in August 2025. The project received a donation of a Nautel ND2000 transmitter, complete wi…
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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Rádio Nacional (July 11, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Rádio Nacional broadcast. Carlos notes:…
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Video: Dan’s Weather Radio Primer

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Van Hoy, who writes: After the recent tragedy in Texas, I realized a lot of people might be looking for weather radios. So, I decided to make a video on t…
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Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of NHK and Japan Meteorological Agency (July 14, 2025)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent NHK broadcast. Carlos notes: Typhoon No…
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More shortwave surfing with COOL

Greetings to all SWLing Post community, here’s this week’s shortwave transmissions from the Imaginary Stations crew. There’s more “get on that board” madness with SURF…
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The Voice of Mongolia – Then and Now

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Greenall, who writes: The Voice of Mongolia from Ulaanbaatar was always tough to hear from my location in southern Ontario, Canada. Relatively quiet condi…
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