OPENING THE LOGBOOK - APRIL 1972
Spotlight on Radio Bolivar, a small Latin station in Venezuela. Also, exceptional reception conditions and crowded shortwave bands of those days. And, of course, we look at some QSLs received that month.
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BUYING USED SHORTWAVE RECEIVERS:
Practical Advice for DXers
A Retro Receiver Reviews Companion Guide
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Thanks so much, Bob. It takes a while to gather the data, but it's quite satisfying when it's all put together!
STRONG SIGNAL, NO DECODES:
Auroral Flutter and the Bouvet-Australia FT8 Puzzle
Reflecting on why I couldn’t manage to make an FT8 contact with 3Y0K. I’ve jotted down a few thoughts on why this could have been. Propagation is such a fascinating subject!
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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - MARCH 1972
A QSL from the newly established country of Bangladesh, recalling ETLF Ethiopia, along with plenty of radio news and a look at some QSLs from that period.
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ARCHIVE RECORDING:
DJIBOUTI RADIO ON MEDIUMWAVE IN 1972
Another recording from my mediumwave archives. I'm digitising these before the original tapes deteriorate any further and are lost forever!
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WHY ANTENNA SIZE MATTERS ON HF:
Portable Radios, SDRs, and Overload
We discuss why a portable whip may NOT be the best antenna for shortwave listening.
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DX QUICK TIPS - FEBRUARY 21, 2026
Logs of Brazil, Eswatini, Indonesia, Vanuatu and more, along with some new frequencies for KNLS, Alaska. Plus, some recollections on an early CB radio that I converted to the 10m ham band.
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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - FEBRUARY 1972
In this installment we look at the new Swazi Commercial Radio, a university station broadcasting on 1630 kHz, and Radio Liberation, North Vietnam’s 2nd broadcaster. It also features some QSL cards from that period.
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How to Create Professional-Grade Shortwave Coverage Maps with VOACAP Online
This new video takes a hands-on, close-up look at how to produce high-quality, colourful coverage maps, just like those used by shortwave broadcasters.
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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - JANUARY 1972
The fourth part of our new series, revisiting shortwave activities from decades past. This month, January 1972…..54 years ago!
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VIDEO:
CHECKING OUT THE
VOACAP 2026 CHANGES AND REDESIGN
In this video, we take a closer look under the hood at the updated VOACAP shortwave propagation software.
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THE CHANGING KOREAN BROADCASTING LANDSCAPE - Part 2
In Part 2, we look at external broadcasters that target the Korean Peninsula daily, including Free North Korea Radio, National Unity Radio, North Korea Reform Radio, Voice of the Martyrs, and more.
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THE CHANGING KOREAN BROADCASTING LANDSCAPE - Part 1
A current situation update with Voice of Korea and KBS due to shifts in political policies. We discuss some of these changes and look at the international services of the respective countries.
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THE TOP MEDXR POSTS OF 2025
Here is a collection of the “most-clicked-on” posts during 2025. Take a look back in case you missed something! As always, thanks for your support and best wishes for a fantastic 2026 DX year!
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This is an impressive list and DX guide, Arnie! Well done! 73 and good luck in 2026. - Rob VK3BVW
RADIO SINGAPORE ON MEDIUMWAVE - 1973
A little bit of history attached to this one! It required a bit of audio reengineering to rescue the old tape from the ravages of time!
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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - DECEMBER 1971
The third part of our new series, revisiting shortwave activities from the past. This month, December 1971…..54 years ago!
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STATION NEWS AND DX QUICK TIPS - December 5, 2025
Stations come, and stations go! There have been some changes on the shortwave bands this past week!
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Radio Comercial, Dominican Republic
Recording from 1973!
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AKASHVANI LOOKING FOR RECEPTION REPORTS
Correct reports will receive a “real” paper QSL. Details here:
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National Unity Radio is featured in an article on the current state of shortwave broadcasting in North and South Korea. The article, titled "The Changing Korean Broadcasting Landscape", will appear in the December 2025 Spectrum Monitor Magazine. (Available Nov 24).
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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - NOVEMBER 1971
The second part of our new series, revisiting shortwave activities from the past. This month, November 1971…..54 years ago!
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Yunnan Radio International
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QSLS FROM THE MAILBOX
Some beautiful cards received recently, focusing on Africa.
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VORW RADIO INTERNATIONAL vs KNLS - RESOLVED!
NOTE: TWO UPDATES have been added since this was first posted! Things move fast, it seems!
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B25 TRANSMISSION CHANGES
A list of 60 schedule changes made by broadcasters monitored over the past few days, since the start of the new B25 transmission season.
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