Business and Law
FCC Declines Request to Extend Comment Period on Shortwave Modernization Petition
Skywave Networks among those who asked for more time to respond
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Headlines
“Market Makers” Want to Expand Their Use of Shortwave
The FCC seeks comments on a proposal to use HF spectrum for financial data
Global
Debating the Impact of BBC World Service Cuts
It’s another major blow to shortwave’s lingering role as an international medium
Reader's Forum
Letter: Shortwave Radios Don’t Tell Tales
Proxy servers do little for people striving for freedom of information
Reader's Forum
Letter: I Wish RTL Had Opted for DRM
Europe has chosen DAB+. "I'm not sure that's a very relevant choice," says a...
Programming and Sales
One Broadcast Engineer’s Effort to Send Radios to Ukraine
20 radios are already on the way with a GoFundMe started to send even...
Global
Where VOA’s Broadcast Infrastructure Stands Today
Shortwave retains a role in serving particularly difficult-to-reach audiences
Global
One Night Only: EDM to India via DRM
C.M. Obrecht performance airs on shortwave to India from the U.K.
Global
RNZ Orders Ampegon Xmitter for Pacific Delivery
Shortwave transmitter will use DRM to feed programming for local FM rebroadcasting
News and Business
“Save Our Shortwave,” Says WRMI
Broadcaster asks for donations to repair damage to antenna arrays
Guest Commentaries
A Response to “Why Reviving Shortwave Is a Non-Starter”
Offers facts that could "very well modify or even change the conclusion reached by...
Global
WRMI at Heart of SW Broadcasts to Russia, Ukraine
Addressing the need for reliable, objective information
Headlines
Crowdfunding Boosts Shortwave to Eastern Europe
They are being sent via WRMI's 100,000-watt transmitters in Florida
Reader's Forum
BBC Shortwave to Ukraine? Yes, of Course.
Modern technologies are fragile. Old ones are reliable.
Headlines
BBC World Service Revives Shortwave to Russia, Ukraine
As Russia blocks international news via the internet, shortwave becomes more relevant
Product Evaluations
Two Worthy and Affordable SW Portables
A choice between CCrane and Sangean! Why not both?
Reader's Forum
Letter: Shortwave’s huge audience
DRM Consortium Chair argues shortwave remains highly relevant
Reader's Forum
Letter: DRM Is a Real Presence on Shortwave
And don't overlook the huge audiences that still are served by shortwave
Headlines
Latest Edition of Global Radio Guide Available
Fifteenth edition of Gayle Van Horn’s ham guide is an ebook
Roots of Radio
WWV/WWVH Stand Ready to Fight Global Chaos
They'd be joined by their partners in the Military Auxiliary Radio System
News Makers
Radio Six Pops Up Again on Shortwave
Tony Currie says monthly broadcasts are favorably received
From the Editor
Proposed Shortwave Station in Illinois Prompts an Objection
Several members of the SW community expressed concern about possible data uses
Headlines
Why WWV and WWVH Still Matter
Fans of NIST signals cite benefits including understanding the near-Earth environment
Resource Center
Inside the May 13 Issue of Radio World
The FCC's Al Shuldiner addresses interference complaints, radio engineers consider business continuity and we...
Global
Ampegon Puts Focus on Shortwave Transmitters
Highlights progress on the company’s third-generation solid-state shortwave transmitters
News and Business
Russia Returns to DRM on Shortwave
Radio Purga targets Chukotka, the country’s northeasternmost region
Columns and Views
What Is Replacing Shortwave?
A joint effort is necessary to bring the digitization of radio to a successful...
Columns and Views
Reader Letter: Mosquito Network
He appreciates three interesting articles on the international radio scene
News and Business
Historic Woofferton Boasts a Modern Twist
At 75, U.K.’s last public shortwave site provides essential info to listeners globally via...
Columns and Views
Voice of America Begins Rohingya Language Programing
It is one of 22 VOA language services still broadcasting via SW and MW...
Tech and Gear
U.S.-Based Shortwave Broadcasters Eye Digital
Group seeks a path to “affordable, distributable” DRM receivers
News and Business
The Internet’s Impact on International Radio
Many broadcasters saved money by moving from high-power shortwave transmissions to the web. But...
Global
Sentech Shuts Meyerton Shortwave Site
Planned closure of the South African station comes after years of financial losses
News and Business
China Radio International Recommits to Africa
Mali relay site back on air boosting China Radio’s shortwave signal
Global
Australia Still Has Shortwave Voices
There are a number of private shortwave broadcasters on the air from down under
Columns and Views
Managing SW Broadcasts From Ascension Island
The remote Atlantic Relay Station transmits critical radio broadcasts to millions in Africa and...
News and Business
Koode Radio Aims to Reduce Conflict in Africa
New shortwave program brings information, education to Fulbe community