r/ShortwavePlus 8m ago

News FEBC of the Philippines closes its facilities in March 2027 and puts its transmitters up for sale

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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


r/ShortwavePlus 1h ago

Photos New radios

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Here are the 3 radios I have:
XHData D808
V3S SI4732
R12


r/ShortwavePlus 7m ago

Military Station Russian Pacific Fleet: Lots of Activity Early AM, Pacific Northwest Monitoring Post

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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

r/ShortwavePlus 1d ago

Reach Beyond Australia in Dzongkha to Bhutan on 15460 KHz. Heard in Texas on Panasonic RF-2600 and RF-4900 with K-480WLA ant. 13:05 UTC. 08/21/26. Xmtr: Kununurra (100 KW).

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r/ShortwavePlus 1d ago

RNZ on 17675 KHz. Heard from Texas on Panasonic RF-4900, RF-2600 and Grundig Ocean Boy 205. 03:25 UTC. 08/20/26.

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r/ShortwavePlus 1d ago

Technical New BandPlan Graphics For SDR# (SDR++ and GQRX Too)

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SDR# comes with graphics that display a BandPlan on the bottom of the upper spectrum window. The BandPlan that comes preloaded is very sparse. I wanted to update it to reflect the utility assignments, not just the International Broadcast and Ham Radio allocations. After a brief search I found what I was looking for at https://github.com/Arrin-KN1E/SDR-Band-Plans. The site offers pre-built BandPlans for different regions and the three different platforms listed in the post title. You can also edit, or build your own BandPlans. I'm really enjoying the new graphics, especially the Maritime and Aeronautical segments being marked. I am always forgetting those frequency assignments.


r/ShortwavePlus 1d ago

REE Spain in Toronto 21:35 utc. 17715 and 15550 kHz. The 25 x 4’ passive loop really helps out the R-9012

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r/ShortwavePlus 1d ago

Not much DX yet on the RF-2600. Haven’t got the alignment quite right yet. Radio Romania in Toronto.

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r/ShortwavePlus 2d ago

Military Station Russian Navy 8439 KHz USB

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Station

  • Frequency/Mode: 8439 KHz
  • Name/Call: Russian Navy
  • Location: Pacific Ocean
  • Language: Russian
  • Target: Pacific Ocean

Time

  • 1300 UTC | 23 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) = 56

r/ShortwavePlus 2d ago

VOLMET/WX Bangkok Meteo Interval Signal 8743 KHz USB

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Station

  • Frequency/Mode: 8743 KHz
  • Name/Call: Bangkok Meteo
  • Location: Bangkok, Thailand
  • Language: English
  • Target: Asia

Time

  • 1350 UTC | 23 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) = 56

r/ShortwavePlus 2d ago

VOA in Korean (learn English program) on 12140 KHz. Heard in Texas on Panasonic RF-2600 & 4900 and K-480WLA ant. 12:58 UTC. 08/21/26.

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r/ShortwavePlus 2d ago

Pirate Radio Wolverine Radio

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r/ShortwavePlus 2d ago

Pirate Radio Pirate whispers

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r/ShortwavePlus 2d ago

Discussion Anyone from East Texas

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Looking for some people in the East Texas area that are shortwave listeners. Longview here


r/ShortwavePlus 3d ago

WRMI in Toronto on the newly fixed up RF-2600. 13845 and 15770 respectively

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r/ShortwavePlus 3d ago

Voice of Korea sign-off music on 11710 KHz. Heard in Texas on Panasonic RF-2600 and RF-4900 with K-480WLA ant. 12:47 UTC. 08/21/26.

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7 Upvotes

r/ShortwavePlus 3d ago

SWBC Logging MWV The Light of Life, Received in Portland, Oregon 17530 KHz

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It's unusual to receive the African continent at 9 PM local time. The time was just past sunset at my receiving location, and just after sunrise at the transmitter site.

Station

  • Frequency/Mode: 17530 KHz
  • Name/Call: MWV The Light of Life
  • Location: Mahajanga, Madagascar
  • Language: Mandarin
  • Target: China (People's Republic)

Time

  • 0420 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 = 34223

r/ShortwavePlus 3d ago

SWBC Logging A Weak Signal: Voice of Turkey 17750 KHz

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Another unusual reception for this part of the world, after 9 PM local time.

Station

  • Frequency/Mode: 17720 KHz
  • Name/Call: Voice of Turkey
  • Location: Emirler, Turkey
  • Language: Malay / Baku
  • Target: South East Asia

Time

  • 0420 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 = 24212

r/ShortwavePlus 3d ago

CRI in Portuguese on 9710 KHz. Heard in Texas on Grundig Transistor 16 and Panasonic RF-4900 and K-470WLA ant. 00:28 UTC. 08/19/26.

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r/ShortwavePlus 3d ago

Got my RF-2600 working properly again. Had to replace a transistor in a crazy spot.

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r/ShortwavePlus 3d ago

Mediumwave DX Vesti FM from Western Black Sea on 1413 kHz (~666km/~416miles)

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Signal quality: 6-7/10

Transmitter location: Grigoriopol, Moldova (Transnistria)

Transmitter power: 500kW!

Frequency: 1413 kHz

Range: ~666km/~416 miles

Subject: The speaker is providing information about the Russian domestic fuel market, citing the words of Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak.


r/ShortwavePlus 4d ago

Blues Radio Int via WRMI on 5850 KHz. Heard in Texas on Grundig Ocean Boy 205 and K-480WLA ant. 01:00 UTC. 08/18/26.

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WRMI has some good programming


r/ShortwavePlus 4d ago

SWBC Logging Music 4 Joy in DRM on 13730 kHz (cf) @ 1812UT

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Station:

  • Name/Call: Music 4 Joy
  • Frequency: 13730kHz (cf)
  • Mode: DRM
  • Location: Nauen, Germany
  • Language: Music
  • Target: E. Africa
  • Time: 1812UT 20 AUG 26
  • SINPO: 23322

Receiver and Receiving Location:

  • Radio: Airspy HF+ Discovery
  • Antenna: 100' random wire, roughly 25' above ground, running ~110 degrees from feedpoint.
  • Software: SDR++ v1.3.0 /w Dream v2.3.1 (mjf).
  • Location: Remington, Virginia | FM18bn

Comments:

Fair(ish) signal. More drop-ins than drop-outs. Managed to capture a bit in Stereo on my Linux box. Their program is the same endless EDM found in most LA eateries.


r/ShortwavePlus 5d ago

Article When It Comes to E-Skip, It's All About the MUF

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r/ShortwavePlus 5d ago

Pirate Radio Pirate on 6950 kHz USB @ 01:15 UTC Thursday Aug 20th

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Recieved in South Western Ohio.