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- MLite-880 Review: Advanced SDR Performance in a Traditional Portable Designby Dan Robinson on February 14, 2026 at 12:16 pm
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Dan Robinson, who shares the following review: MLite-880 Spectrum Display Portable: Advanced SDR Performance in Traditional Portable Clothes by Dan Robinson For years, radio listening hobbyists (as many of us who are still around in 2026) have had numerous choices when it comes to portable receivers. Those of us
- Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of the IRIB World Service (February 13, 2026)by Thomas on February 14, 2026 at 11:12 am
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast. Carlos notes: Shamkhani: Our missile capabilities are non-negotiable. Voice of the Islamic Republic of Iran, 15135 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
- Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Rádio Nacional (February 13, 2026)by Thomas on February 14, 2026 at 9:28 am
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent Rádio Nacional broadcast. Carlos notes: World Radio Day, Rádio Nacional, 11780 kHz Click here to view on YouTube.
- Ukraine’s Radio Culture: When Radio Is the Only Voice Leftby Thomas on February 13, 2026 at 6:41 pm
(Source: Radio Prague International via Paul Jamet) Everywhere – even under Russian occupation – radio waves still find their way To mark World Radio Day, Radio Prague International spoke with Iryna Slavinska, Director of Radio Culture – the third channel of Ukraine’s public broadcaster Suspilne. What role does radio play in war-torn Ukraine? And what
- Happy World Radio Day 2026: Celebrating 80 Years Since UN Radio’s First Broadcastby Thomas on February 13, 2026 at 12:47 pm
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares a reminder that today — February 13 — marks World Radio Day, celebrated each year on the anniversary of the moment United Nations Radio first went on the air 80 years ago. This UN News article highlights radio’s enduring role as one of the world’s
