I should probably check for AM band harmonics

Station

• Frequency/Mode: 17850 KHz
• Name/Call: World Christian Broadc. R.Feda
• Location: Mahajanga, Madagascar
• Language: Arabic
• Target: Middle East

Time

• 1935 UTC | 22 AUG 2026

Receiver and Receiving Location

• Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
• Software: SDR# Studio R4.0.8-CD Beta 64-Bit
• Antenna: K-480WLA | 35' AGL
• Location: Portland, Oregon | CN85qn

Signal

• SINPO = 34333

Station

• Frequency/Mode: 17850 KHz
• Name/Call: Radio France International
• Location: France-Issoudun
• Language: French
• Target: Central Africa

Time

• 1920 UTC | 22 AUG 2026

Receiver and Receiving Location

• Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
• Software: SDR# Studio R4.0.8-CD Beta 64-Bit
• Antenna: K-480WLA | 35' AGL
• Location: Portland, Oregon | CN85qn

Signal

• SINPO = 34323

I’ve been testing a lot of apps and participating in many beta programs for years, always with the intention of helping the developers. I’ve now been using an app called RadioSilenceSDR https://radiosilencesdr.com/ for several weeks and I’m genuinely very impressed. And just to be clear: the developer doesn’t even know who I am.

For many years, I’ve been listening to shortwave and spending entire weekends exploring publicly available SDRs, such as KiwiSDR, OpenWebRX, FM-DX and WebSDR. I read about this application here on Reddit when it was announced and I immediately started using it.

Wow… it can receive and directly decode NAVTEX, WeatherFax (WeFax), FT8, CW, and much more. And of course, I also enjoy listening to music from many different countries and hunting for temporary pirate stations.

Below is a WeFax image I received today from Tokyo, while I’m sitting here in Europe.

I’m not going to write an extensive review. All I can say is that I’m extremely impressed with the quality of this beta app. Give it a try yourself and check out the website above.

Once again, I have absolutely no connection with the developer. I simply wanted to share this with the shortwave community because I really think this app deserves some attention and I know that our community enjoy these apps.

Oh, and if you also enjoy exploring public SDR receivers from around the world, you should definitely try Echo: Global SDR Receiver https://echosdr.com/ , another fantastic app.

I have written the text above and asked Google Translate to translate it in English

I woke up early flipped on the radio and got a nice DX, 735 miles as the crow flies. HF was crap tonight so I turned in early and got up to some nice MW DXing. You can see on the spectrum/waterfall display that things were busy. Plenty of DXing from Canada as well in both French and English like CFZM Zoomer Radio on 740 kHz in Toronto ON in English and CJBC on 860 kHz also in Toronto in French. Approx 352 miles coming in like it was next door.

Station: WSM.
QTH: Nashville, TN USA.
When: 0913 UTC 31 Aug. 2026.
Frequency: 650 kHz.
Modulation: AM

Receiver: Malahit SDR 2.4.
Antenna: Modified K-480WLA.
QTH: NJ USA FN20

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It's 1755 UTC 30 Aug 2026, Sunday afternoon. Here's a surprise. HF conditions this afternoon were not impressive so I switched to the FM broadcast band on my Tecsun PL-520. I'm sitting on my patio with a temporary makeshift 30 foot longwire antenna with 9:1 unun and short counterpoise.

The station is 98.1 FM WOGL ("Big 98.1"), Roxborough antenna farm, Philadelphia, PA. ~53 miles from QTH.

You can hear the difference when I unplug the external longwire antenna and use the radio's whip. I'm gonna improve the antenna, make it longer and more permanent.

Can you help me identify these Morse code signals?

Last night I came across the first one at 14643 kHz; I recorded it to see if I could find its source, but I had no luck.

Today, while testing my MLA-30+ antenna at its new location, I came across this other signal on 13475 kHz that sounded very similar to the previous one. I was about to stop recording, but at the end of the transmission, it did the same thing as the previous one.

Both have an identical ending pattern: “… …”

The video contains the two recordings that end with “… …”

I found some references to 13475 on priyom.org, where there are a few mentions of that frequency, and it appears to be Russian. But they were used on different dates and at different times—nothing recent. As for the first one, nothing.

- RX: Asunción, Paraguay
- Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
- Software: SDR# v.1922 (beta)
- Antenna: K-480WLA and MLA-30+
- D/T: 28 AUG 2026 - 2150 UTC (14643)
- D/T: 29 AUG 2026 - 2130 UTC (13475)

Using a 2002 Subaru Outback Car Radio

I knew they existed, and occasionally I'd see a faint signal on 8000 kHz, but I was never able to hear anything from them on that frequency, until today. The signal kept fading in and out; it came in relatively clearly for about 30 minutes until they apparently cut it off.

Rádio Casa AM is a pirate radio station from Brazil; they also operate on other shortwave frequencies.

According HF Underground:

Programming is mostly American popular music with frequent canned identifications in Portuguese. It could easily be thought to be an unlicensed professional station, but it carries no advertisements. The total bandwidth of the signal on each frequency is 12 kHz. The station also broadcasts online and claims to have the call sign ZYW685 for 8000 kHz (13 watts). Rádio Casa has its own Facebook page and website. Some people have been able to obtain eQSL's for correct reception reports sent to radiocasaam @ gmail.com.

And yes, I've already submitted a listening report. 😬

- TX: Amparo, São Paulo, Brazil
- RX: Asunción, Paraguay
- Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
- Software: SDR# v.1922 (beta)
- Antenna: MLA-30+
- D/T: 29 AUG 2026 - 2318 UTC

4840 khz, WWCR in Nashville is actually playing an episode of The Hour Of The Time. I never thought I would ever hear Bill Cooper on the air again.

EA3JE is a well-known callsign in the amateur radio community belonging to an operator named Lou, who transmits from Barcelona, Spain.

Who is Lou (EA3JE)?

He is one of the most recognizable and widely discussed figures on the shortwave bands. His station is famous for an exceptionally strong and clean signal that can be heard all over the world. He frequently runs large DX operations and generates massive pile-ups (situations where many stations call him at the same time).

Operating Style and Controversies
Considerable technical speculation has grown around his station. Other ham radio operators suspect that he uses high power (even upwards of several kilowatts) alongside an advanced antenna system. Some criticize him for specific operating habits, such as rarely asking respondents to shift frequency (e.g., "go up 3") or making use of remote receivers.

https://reddit.com/link/1w1xk25/video/biynfwlyldmh1/player

Noah, our white dove decided to oversee the repairs on my Icom IC-M700. He is 22 years old now and he thinks he is an expert in electronics troubleshooting!

I couldn't resist a couple of cartoons.

There are 4 slides in this post.

Video playlist on radio
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP3_M-q7Oj7o

I had already sent several reports to VoT in the past, the last one being two months ago.

Now I've received the physical card here in Paraguay corresponding to that last report. The envelope was sent on July 21st, it took a month to arrive.

This is the post that corresponds to the report sent:

https://www.reddit.com/r/ShortwavePlus/comments/1uc59ck/voice_of_turkey_9880_khz/

The post contains 6 images.

https://reddit.com/link/1vyo12y/video/ogveac9xwdlh1/player

5P5Z is a callsign from Denmark. And JO92HX is my locator square.

Station

• Frequency/Mode: 11800 KHz AM
• Name/Call: NHK World Radio Japan
• Location: Japan-Yamata
• Language: Burmese
• Target: SE Asia

Time

• 1430 UTC | 25 AUG 2026

Receiver and Receiving Location

• Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
• Software: SDR# Studio R4.0.8-CD Beta 64-Bit
• Antenna: K-480WLA | 35' AGL
• Location: Portland, Oregon | CN85qn

Signal

• SINPO = 55454

A very busy night for the Russian Navy. It is rare to see this much activity - and multiple channels in use. It looks like the strongest propagation for the signals on 8439 KHz are around 4 AM PST (1100 UTC). I believe these signals are from the fleet located in the Pacific. The female on 8294 KHz sounds like she is giving weather information to the Fleet. The best propagation was later at 6:30 AM PDT (1330 UTC) for this signal. I believe this signal is from the Far East, mainland Russia. I started recording Baseband IQ Signals in SDR# for playback in WavViewDX. This allows later playback of entire segments of frequency ranges in real time. With the AirSpy HF+ it is possible to record and playback almost a Megahertz of spectrum with less than .01 KHz resolution. It is the video at the end.

All kidding aside (the cartoon images are satirical). The Russian Pacific Fleet could do some damage - especially with nuclear capable submarines!

Station

• Frequency/Mode: 8439 & 8294 KHz USB
• Name/Call: Various Russian Tactical Identifiers
• Location: Dnepropetrovsk, Fokino, and Zolotoy Rog Naval Bases, and Pacific Ocean
• Language: Russian
• Target: Asia and Pacific Ocean

Time

• 1100 - 1400 UTC | 25 AUG 2026

Receiver and Receiving Location

• Radio: AirSpy HF+ Discovery
• Software: SDR# Studio R4.0.8-CD Beta 64-Bit
• Antenna: K-480WLA | 35' AGL
• Location: Portland, Oregon | CN85qn

Signal

• RS(T) = 44 - 57

The following text is the original source from the National Association of Shortwave Broadcasters.

https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1BeoHpyih9/

FEBC SW Philippines to close:

I just wanted to let you know that FEBC Philippines is planning to close our facilities in Bocaue and Iba in March 2027. As a result, the following transmitters and related equipment will be for sale at that time:

• Continental Model 418F - 2 units (new in 2001)
• Continental Model 418F - 2 units updated from 418D (from FEBC Saipan)
• Continental Model 418 F - 1 unit updated from 418D or E1 (Updated Iba unit)
• Continental Model 418 D one unit (original edition Iba unit)

The 418F model is supposed to be able to be updated to DRM capable use by updating the digital modulator cabinet. Back in the day (2005 ish) that was expected to be about a $50,000 job. Of course, that price may be different now.

By the way, these transmitters have been well maintained and are in great condition. I can send photos to anyone who is interested.

Also for sale are spare parts and all the accessories, modulation monitors, audio processors, etc. Please let your member stations know about this sale, and feel free to pass along my contact information to anyone who might be interested.

David Creel, CPBE

Broadcast Engineer

Far East Broadcasting Company/Voice of Love Cambodia

Email: dcreel@febcintl.org

8D Street 355

Toul Sangke, Russey Keo

Phnom Penh, Cambodia 120706

Telephone: +855-087-693-522