Wednesday, 8 July 2026

The 'Buzzer' UVB-76/NZhTI on 4625 kHz with a strong signal into Oxford UK this morning

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXRs3vNc34E

Hi there, The Buzzer has been weak at best for a long time now, until the early hours of this morning that is. Great to hear that Cold War artifact again on a radio that almost matches the era! Recorded on 08/07/26 at 00:15 hrs UTC using a JRC NRD535 and a long-wire antenna. Thanks for watching and 73.







Tuesday, 7 July 2026

Testing the Elad FDM DUOr with the DX signal from Radio Tarma Peru 4775 kHz in ECSS mode

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EspG5-1UXRA

Hi there, I haven't used the Elad very much and part of the reason for that is because it's a pain copying video from the screen - until now - I'm using the MicroSoft snipping tool and it's become a piece of cake lol. The Elad is one of the most capable receivers in my collection and I need to use it more! Recorded in Oxford UK on 26/06/26 at 00:26 hrs UTC using an end-fed wire antenna. Thanks for watching and 73.






Monday, 6 July 2026

After 100 years of the BBC on longwave, the last ever Shipping Forecast on 198 kHz and shut down

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

Hi there, a second recording of the last minutes of Radio 4 on 198 kHz, this time with the Icom IC-R8600 via my end-fed wire and audio piped through the Bose SoundLink Mini 2 speaker. Thanks for the century of broadcasting on longwave BBC, a shame it had to end, and thanks to my brilliant subscribers for watching. Good listening and 73.





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.