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 the Islamic Republic of Iran broadcast.
Carlos notes:
Iranian armed forces are ready for any scenario, Voice of Islamic Republic of Iran, 15135 kHz
Greetings all SWLing Post community! This week Imaginary Stations takes you back to our secret shortwave laboratory along the 45th Parallel for our Annual Midwinter broadcast. No matter where you are on the planet, we’re halfway there. Great tunes are coming to you via the ionosphere from shortwaveradio.de on Satu
And on Wednesday 11th February 2026 at 0300 UTC on 9395 kHz via WRMI it’s “ALL ABOARD!” with CTRN for all your railroading, hobo-ing, and freight-hopping needs. Ride the rails of adventure with your shortwave radio.
For more information on all our shows, please write to us at [email protected] and check out our old shows at our Mixcloud page here.
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February programme now out!! 60 minutes of music you’ve likely never heard before (except for one) and – contrary to some popular belief – proof that they do make music as good as they used to, and, you can hear the words…!! (Yes I know… again I’m sticking my head above the parapet to be shot down…!!)
Programme schedule attached (above) – why not tune in & make contact for one of our eQSL cards, and then listen online at www.sjtjradio.com to our Mixcloud player. It’s a bit like tuning in to a fading MW signal ‘from a point at sea’ & then buying the album – and hearing so much more!! eQSLs issued for all types of listening in…
Happy DXing / Happy Listening !!
Jim Salmon
www.sjtjradio.com
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor and noted political cartoonist, Carlos Latuff, who shares the following illustrated radio listening report of a recent CGTN broadcast.
Carlos notes:
Tehran has confirmed a framework for discussions but remains on high alert for a possible US attack, CGTN Radio
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor Paul Evans for pointing us to this update from the Universal Postal Union (UPU): after nearly 120 years since their introduction in 1907, International Reply Coupons (IRCs) are being phased out as of 31 December 2026.
IRCs have long served as a universal postage currency, allowing SWLs to prepay return postage for international listener reports in the postal systems of the UPU’s 192 member countries. The UPU’s decision to discontinue IRCs reflects broader changes in international postal services and the shift toward digital communication, but existing coupons will remain valid and exchangeable through the end of 2026. A special commemorative product marking the IRC’s legacy is also planned as part of this transition.
Read the full press release here: https://www.upu.int/en/press-release/2025/end-of-a-chapter-start-of-a-legacy-the-international-reply-coupon-enters-the-history-books
Greetings all SWLing Post community, This week Imaginary Stations takes you on another journey with KBUS through the ionosphere via shortwaveradio.de on Satur
And on Wednesday 4th February 2026 at 0300 UTC on 9395 kHz via WRMI we bring you another midwinter journey to the 45th Parallel from our Secret Mountain Laboratory. We’re calling all listeners along, above, and below the 45th parallel for a dx musical expedition to the wild North.
For more information on all our shows, please write to us at [email protected] and check out our old shows at our Mixcloud page here.
FastRadioBurst23
Many thanks to SWLing Post contributor David Iurescia, who shares two stories from the world of international broadcasting:
First, Radio Taiwan International highlights a recent long-distance shortwave exchange between students in Taiwan and Norway. The project combines broadcasting, media literacy, cultural exchange, and disaster-resilient communications, and even prompted reception reports from listeners across northern Europe. Click here to read the full article: https://www.rti.org.tw/en/news?uid=3&pid=188096
Second, Radio Prague International is marking 90 years of international broadcasting this year. To commemorate the anniversary, RPI has released a new series of QSL cards. Click here to read the full article: https://english.radio.cz/90-years-air-radio-prague-international-marks-anniversary-qsl-cards-8875728