As Canada’s Weather Radio Shuts Down, U.S. Lawmakers Push to Modernize NOAA VHF Network

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who writes: Yesterday may have been the final day for WeatherRadio in Canada, as the shutdown is scheduled for today. Meanwhile, in the USA, the…

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End of an Era: CBS News Radio Shuttering After 100 Years

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who shares the following article from The Guardian regarding a significant restructuring at CBS News. In a move described by editor-in-chief Bar…

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New Farsi Numbers Station Reported on 7910 kHz

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who shares an article from Seth Hettena’s Substack about the appearance of a new shortwave numbers station believed to be broadcasting in Farsi.…

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BBC World Service’s Emergency Radio Programme for Iran

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who writes: Also spotted this at the BBC Press information website — it’s been in effect, apparently, since early in February: BBC l…

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RFA to resume broadcasts to North Korea

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who highlights a recent Reuters report on Radio Free Asia’s plans to resume Korean-language broadcasts aimed at reaching listeners in North Kore…

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“Old-school static wins the spy wars”

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who shares this Komando.com piece on how old-school shortwave number stations remain active in espionage. Intelligence services — notably Russia…

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Radio: Your Lifeline When the Grid Goes Down

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, for sharing this article from Metro.co.uk: “Radio is still the ultimate survival tool during blackouts and emergencies.” The piece underscores r…

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BBC Audio Access Abroad: Major Changes Coming Spring 2025

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor, Richard Cuff, who shares the following news via the BBC: Upcoming changes for listening to BBC audio outside the UK If you live outside the UK, how you liste…

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Registration for the 2024 “Winter SWL Fest” is now available!

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 &amp…

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