Friday, 3 July 2026

A strong signal from Rádio Nacional da Amazônia 6180 kHz, Brazil, copied with the Tecsun S2200x

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GIVGz-Vdx_0

Hi there, this was a much nicer signal from Rádio Nacional da Amazônia than previously copied on this radio. I hope I'm helping to dispel some myths about this radio...it's actually very good indeed, both in terms of sensitivity and selectivity. Also, with adjustable attenuation, high-end dynamic range is also excellent. Recorded in Oxford UK on 08/05/26 at 00:08 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.





Thursday, 2 July 2026

New York Radio 5520 kHz ATC: Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico & Florida Waters, copied with the DSP2

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZVEXzR9jzmk

Hi there, another copy of New York Radio ATC, this time on the DSP2 using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, via the Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter - with no galvanic isolator. Pleased with this copy on the little Malahit. Recorded on 28/04/26 at 00:40 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.



Wednesday, 1 July 2026

CHU Canada time signal 7850 kHz copied with the JRC NRD535 - one of the last times I ever heard it

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsaPg_zU4hU

Hi there, it's very sad that the CHU time signal has gone forever. I recorded this signal and 3330 kHz, to find both were challenging, with the lower frequency much more so. I know it's only a time signal, but it will be missed by many - even as a propagation marker. Recorded in Oxford UK on 17/06/26 at 00:32 hrs using an end-fed long wire antenna. Thanks for watching and 73.

Friday, 26 June 2026

Radio 4 on198 kHz copied this morning at 00:48 hrs BST: this will be one of my last ever recordings

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd-q2sYB0co

Hi there, it won't be long now before the spectrum scope across 198 kHz will be empty. I keep hearing rumors that a pirate will take up the frequency! Recorded in Oxford with an Elad FDM DUOr and an end-fed wire. Thanks for watching and 73.





Thursday, 25 June 2026

Armchair copy of Radio Exterior de España on 15520 kHz using the Icom IC-R8600 on a sunny afternoon

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_zJXS7cdOU

Hi there, this is an excellent example of how great shortwave radio can sound with enough TX power, proximity and conditions of propagation! Booming into Oxfordshire, as would be expected, but nice all the same. Recorded on 21/05/26 at 16:05 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.




Tuesday, 23 June 2026

A review and commentary on the JRC NRD 535 HF receiver - and a comparison to the NRD525

 https://youtu.be/nvmI5oPnsVk

Hi there, my thoughts on the JRC NRD535, a bit of history and how it stacks up against the NRD525.

Thanks for watching and 73.





Monday, 22 June 2026

NCDXF International Beacon Project: signals copied from New York, Inuvik, Siberia, Kenya on 14.1 MHz

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CNhYNGo_3k

Signals also copied from Israel, Finland and Madeira. This beacon project is a brilliant platform for testing propagation and the sensitivity of my receivers. Recorded on 16/06/26 at 23:45 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna via an NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.