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Haluk Spots this Mystery Radio in a Vintage Turkish Film

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Haluk, who writes: Hello. I was skimming through a very old Turkish film. Lo and behold, a maid turned on some (!) radio to provide music in a party… The receiver looks serious but doesn’t look familiar, at least to me. Regards, Haluk Thanks for sharing, Haluk. Can anyone […]

Half a Century of Connection: RTI’s Spanish Service Turns 50

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares this article from Radio Taiwan International, marking a major milestone: 50 years of Spanish-language broadcasting. Click here to read the full article at RTI.

Texas Radio Shortwave: Schedule for April 2026

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Terry (N5RTC), who shares the following schedule for Texas Radio Shortwave (click image to enlarge):

Dynamic Map of Broadcasters Currently on the Air

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Stefano, who writes: Hi Thomas, I just wanted to share a small project I created today that I thought might be interesting for your readers. I put together a webpage where you can see broadcast radio stations currently on air displayed on a world map. It’s based on two […]

LHS Episode #609: The Weekender CXXXVII

It's time for The Weekender! This is our departure into the world of hedonism, random topic excursions, whimsy and (hopefully) knowledge. Thanks for listening and, if you happen to get a chance, feel free to call us or e-mail and send us some feedback. Tell us how we're doing. We'd love to hear from you. 73 de The LHS Crew

Is Newington Hiring or Hemorrhaging?

This post was written by Chuck Adams, N5UN, and a version of this was originally posted to the My ARRL Voice Facebook group. I found it yesterday while perusing the group, and it hit me as something I’ve been meaning to write myself. I asked Chuck for permission to repost it here, with some modifications, […]

Pebble HF: An Ultra-Affordable QRP Radio Kit with Big Potential!

Yesterday, Mike and Becky of the Ham Radio Duo on YouTube introduced a new product they’ve been quietly developing behind the scenes for quite some time: the Pebble HF. In short, it’s an incredibly affordable radio kit—one that almost anyone can build and, importantly, almost anyone can afford. A Community-Driven Project The Pebble HF was &#8230; <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/03/pebble-hf-an-ultra-affordable-qrp-radio-kit-with-big-potential/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Pebble HF: An Ultra-Affordable QRP Radio Kit with Big Potential!</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>

ICQPodcast Episode 479 – Baofeng UV-5R Mini

In this episode, I join Martin Butler M1MRB, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news, including: FO-29 Enters Full Sunlight: Veteran Satellite Sees Renewed Activity in 2026 New Indiana Law Protects Ham Radio Antennas, Towers Radio Interference Has Landed U.S. Airlines With [&#8230;]

Testing New KM4CFT KX1 Paddles and a Compact Stash Pack Kit at Umstead

by Thomas (K4SWL) On Saturday, March 14, 2026, our family planned to spend the afternoon in Durham, North Carolina—walking downtown, exploring a few shops, and grabbing dinner. I was especially looking forward to it. Between 2004-2008, I used to travel to Durham frequently for work with a nonprofit based downtown, and I hadn’t really been &#8230; <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/03/testing-new-km4cft-kx1-paddles-and-a-compact-stash-pack-kit-at-umstead/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">Testing New KM4CFT KX1 Paddles and a Compact Stash Pack Kit at Umstead</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>

ICQPodcast Episode 479 – Baofeng UV-5R Mini

<p class="p1">In this episode, we join Martin Butler M1MRB, Dan Romanchik KB6NU, Caryn Eve Murray KD2GUT, Edmund Spicer M0MNG and Ed Durrant DD5LP to discuss the latest Amateur / Ham Radio news. Colin Butler (M6BOY) rounds up the news in brief, and the episode's feature is Baofeng UV-5R Mini Review.</p> <p class="p2"> </p> <p class="p1">We would like to thank our monthly and annual subscription donors for keeping the podcast advert free. To donate, please visit - <a href="http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate"><span class="s1">http://www.icqpodcast.com/donate</span></a></p> <p class="p2"> </p> <ul class="ul1"> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/3/22/fo-29-enters-full-sunlight-veteran-satellite-sees-renewed-activity-in-2026"> FO-29 Enters Full Sunlight: Veteran Satellite Sees Renewed Activity in 2026</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/3/22/new-indiana-law-protects-ham-radio-antennas-towers"> New Indiana Law Protects Ham Radio Antennas, Towers</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/3/22/radio-interference-has-landed-us-airlines-with-an-8-million-bill-to-fix-faulty-equipment-on-boeing-787s"> Radio Interference Has Landed U.S. Airlines With an $8 Million Bill to Fix Faulty Equipment on Boeing 787s</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/3/22/tennessee-approves-credentials-for-amateur-radio-technician-license"> Tennessee Approves Credentials for Amateur Radio Technician License</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/3/22/630m-at-dayton-hamvention"> 630M at Dayton Hamvention</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/3/22/new-microwave-capabilities-for-the-nrc"> New Microwave Capabilities for the NRC</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/3/22/start-planning-for-arrl-field-day-2026"> Start Planning for ARRL Field Day 2026</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s1"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/3/22/judge-orders-voice-of-america-back-on-the-air"> Judge Orders Voice Of America Back On The Air</a></span></li> <li class="li1"><span class="s2"><a href="https://www.icqpodcast.com/news/2026/3/22/wrtc-2026-not-permitting-national-flags-symbols"> <span class="s3">WRTC 2026 Not Permitting National Flags, Symbols</span></a></span></li> </ul>

The REZ Antennas XForm Transformer proves its worth

<p>I&#8217;ve somewhat become a fan of vertical delta loop antennas. Small delta loops consistently punch above their weight, offering low noise on receive while exhibiting an excellent RF takeoff angle on the upper bands. But they are not for everyone. A delta loop&#8217;s setup is more involved and with the smaller loops, their low band [&#8230;]</p> <p>The post <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com/2026/03/21/the-rez-antennas-xform-transformer-proves-its-worth/">The REZ Antennas XForm Transformer proves its worth</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.jpole-antenna.com">KB9VBR Antennas</a>.</p>

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 Bari Weiss as a &#8220;necessary decision&#8221; driven by a radical shift in the media landscape, the network has announced a major round of layoffs affecting roughly [&#8230;]

Amateur Radio Weekly – Issue 413

OOTA: Out On The Air Any location. Any antenna. Any power. OOTA What’s new at DLARC We have lots of new documents and movies from Milwaukee (Wisconsin) Radio Amateurs&#8217; Club. The club has been diligent about documenting its history: they recently sent dozens of documents, images, and films. Zero Retries A visit to Italy’s Begali [&#8230;]

Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Radio France International (March 17, 2026)

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent RFI broadcast. Carlos notes: Patrice Lumumba assassination: former Belgian diplomat sent to trial, RFI, 21690 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.

Back Online: SWLing Post Security Update and What’s Next

This past week has been a bit of a rollercoaster behind the scenes. After enjoying about a week free from the Lumma Password malware, it unfortunately managed to reinsert itself—despite all of the security measures we had put in place. As mentioned previously, we believe the original entry point was a compromised user account with [&#8230;]

If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.

&#160;About 10 years ago I posted about backing up your PC. Since May 2016 when I posted I would image even more radio op's depend to some degree on their PC's. Even if you are a minimalist when it comes to mixing ham radio and computers I am sure m...

Work for ARRL

<p></p><p>ARRL The National Association for Amateur Radio<span>®</span> is seeking talented individuals to join our team and help advance the Amateur Radio Service. We are currently hiring for several impactful positions:</p><p></p><p></p><p><b>RFI Lab Engineer<br /></b>Support ARRL’s mission to protect and enhance spectrum access by managing and resolving Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) cases. This role includes database management, coordination ...</p>

ARRL Hosts Successful HamSCI 2026 Workshop

KI5OEB: My Third Outing with the Xiegu G90

by James (KI5OEB) This is the account of the third time out using the Xiegu G90 to hunt and activate a park. I went to Drummond Flats Wildlife Management Area (US-7687) again mainly because it is close to home and it is compatible with my testing new things. This, after the previous outings, was a &#8230; <a href="https://qrper.com/2026/03/ki5oeb-my-third-outing-with-the-xiegu-g90/" class="more-link">Continue reading <span class="screen-reader-text">KI5OEB: My Third Outing with the Xiegu G90</span> <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>

Federal court mandates reinstatement of over 1,000 VOA employees

Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Richard Cuff, who shares the following article from The Guardian regarding a significant legal ruling for the Voice of America. A federal judge has ordered the reinstatement of over 1,000 VOA employees, ruling that previous efforts to dismantle the agency and its oversight body, the U.S. Agency for Global [&#8230;]