Contact with GB9NWRC special event station for the North West Radio Camp 2026, Wrightington, Lancs

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43L-R6tk9fY

Hi there, here is my contact with the special event station for the North West Radio Camp 2026. The event was hosted by Leyland and District Amateur Radio Club. Thanks for watching and 73.

Recent world events according to North Korea in English; very strong signal on 15.2452 MHz

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EPTrWifBSX0

Hi there, it doesn't matter whether you agree or disagree with the DPRK, listening directly to how North Korea interprets what's going on in the world is always compelling as someone who loves radio and DXing. Recorded on25/07/26 18:09 hrs UTC using a JRC NRD535 via an MFJ noise cancelling unit and Howes antenning matcher. Audio via a Bose SoundLink Mini 2 speaker. Thanks for watching and 73.

Radio Mali 5995 kHz Bamako copied this morning with the Yaesu FRG-8800 and NTi MegaLoop FX

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

Hi there, nice to hear Radio Mali again, this time on one of my vintage receivers. It appears that shortwave radio is alive and kicking in that part of Africa! Recorded in Oxford UK on 12/08/26 at 23:35 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.

Hard-core DX: Radio Mosoj Chaski 3310 kHz Bolivia, copied with the Icom IC-R75 and a Wellbrook loop

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZzKuU2iSfc

Hi there, great to hear some audio from Radio Mosoj Chaski again, this time on the brilliant IC-R75. This is one of the most difficult DX targets from Europe. Recorded in Oxford UK on 29/05/26 at 00:10 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.

CHU Canada time signal on 7850 kHz - copied with the JRC NRD535 via the MFJ noise cancelling system

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p1pOj0o5_FY

Hi there, this was one of my last recordings of CHU on this frequency. I set up another timed recording with the Elad the same night and went to bed! Recorded on 22/06/26 at 23:57 hrs UTC using an end-fed wire antenna. Thanks for watching and 73.

Optimizing the signal from Radio Tarma 4775 kHz Peru with an MFJ Noise Cancelling Signal Enhancer

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3rX-_fmGXbk

Hi there, I decided to plug in the MFJ in an attempt to further clean up the signal from Radio Tarma. I haven't followed the instructions - it was way too late to get into that, so the settings for this video are based on my perception of the best signal. Recorded in Oxford UK on 17/06/26 at 01:17 hrs UTC using an end-fed long wire antenna. Thanks for watching and 73.

Musical interludes from the Voice of Korea (DPRK) on 12015 kHz using the Icom IC-R8600

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

Hi there, a decent copy of the Voice of Korea on a warm afternoon - 21/05/26 at 15:52 hrs UTC using one of my Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loops, via the Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.

Rádio Nacional da Amazônia 6180 kHz, Brazil, booming into Oxford on the IC-R75 and Wellbrook loop

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2EDAH6b9e0

Hi there, this is one of the strongest regional stations on shortwave...but it has a large area to cover anyway....Brazil is a large country. The IC-R75 is so good on sideband, but when adjacent signals allow, AM Wide delivers quite nice audio. Recorded in Oxford UK on 29/05/26 at xx:xx hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.

Audio copied from Radio Tarma, Peru 4775 kHz using the brilliant Icom IC-R75 - more hard-core DX

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFdbRLaM1YQ

Hi there, I was wondering whether Tarma were TXing on reduced power....but here they are again, this time on the wonderful IC-R75 Recorded in Oxford UK on 29/05/26 at 00:30 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.

Rare audio from Radio Mosoj Chaski 3310 kHz Bolivia - this is proper hard-core DX!

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5QWZaP9Gh0

Mosoj Chaski is one of those stations that can be almost impossible to hear from Europe, so DX that can be obtainable doesn't come much more challenging than this. Recorded in Oxford UK on 20/05/26 at 00:32 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and a GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.

rst copy of Rostov VOLMET on 2941 kHz since August 2020 - using the Icom IC-R8600 + ALA1530

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2a2CHJY1BVM

Hi there, I can't believe it's been nearly six years since I last copied Rostov VOLMET on this frequency. That time I was using my Panasonic RF3100L and a long wire antenna from the car. How times change lol. Recorded on 20/05/26 at 00:28 hours using a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and a GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.

S32 The Squeaky Wheel, Скрипучее Колесо 3363.5 kHz copied with the Icom IC-R8600

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYw3KY6J7aY

Hi there, the old squeaky wheel tone changed to a pip in August 2023 which made copying this signal ever so slightly less interesting lol. However, for the sake of my signal log, here it is! Recorded in Oxford UK on 20/05/26 at 00:14 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and a GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.

Comparing the audio from the JRC NRD252 and 535 using CRI's signal from Mali, E. Africa on 17630 kHz

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGRvqqM0qds

Hi there, the JRC NRD535 is supposed to have better audio than the 525. Here they are connected to the same antenna using the CRI transmission from Mali. I can't separate them really - let me know your thoughts. Thanks for watching and 73.

Aircraft comms. from Gander Aeradio 5616 kHz Newfoundland & Labrador, copied with the Yaesu FRG-7700

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KF3YHpS_lA4

Hi there, great to hear aircraft comms from Gander on the vintage, but great Yaesu FRG-7700. This one is a keeper for sure.

Recorded in Oxford UK on 14/05/26 at 23:51 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator.

Thanks for watching and 73.

Air Traffic comms on the North Atlantic D Route 4675 kHz copied with the Tecsun S2200x

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylX7NkpzFh8

Hi there, this is a first copy for me. I think the TX site is actually Reykjavik, Iceland. I'm really enjoying the S2200x, it's such a great all-rounder. Recorded in Oxford UK on 10/05/26 at 23:11 hrs using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.

Audio from HCJB Ecuador 6050 kHz shortly after their historic World Cup win over Germany

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk5ZFm4TfTU

They don't seem very excited lol, but perhaps that is the nature of this particular Ecuadorian radio station! Recorded on 26/06/26 at 00:16 hrs UTC using an Elad FDM DUOr and an end-fed wire. Thanks for watching and 73.

Mic issues on comms. from Gander Aeradio 5616 kHz Newfoundland & Labrador, copied with the S2200X

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puJTRj9S1xw

Hi there, an ok signal from Gander in Canada on the Tecsun S2200x and Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna. I know I keep saying it, but the S2200x is a worthy addition to any shack. Recorded on 10/05/26 at 23:33 hrs via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF spitter. Thanks for watching and 73.

E07 'The English Man' numbers spy station TXing from Moscow, copied on 16140 kHz with the JRC NRD535

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3IKUFFGtNd4

Hi there, this is a first catch of E07 on this frequency - and nice to do it with the newly acquired JRC NRD525. Check out Priyom.org for a full numbers station schedue. Recorded in Oxford UK on 05/06/26 at 15:20 hrs UTC using a Bonito MegaLoop FX antenna via a GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.

First audio copied from Radio Mosoj Chaski 3310 kHz Bolivia, since August 2025

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

Hi there, great to finally hear some audio from Bolivia again after an absence of nearly 9 months. I check often, but their signal has been so weak there was never a chance of any modulation above my fairly low noise floor. Recorded in Oxford UK on 20/05/26 at 23:56 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and a GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.

Channel Marker 'L' copied for the first time on 5156.8 kHz - TX site believed to be St. Petersburg

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCp4Lzk-uuM

Hi there, don't read the frequency on the rig, this narrow channel marker signal carrier is actually 0.8 kHz. Great to record this signal for the first time. Recorded in Oxford, UK on 10/05/26 at 23;27 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.

FT8 contacts with only 1 Watt TX power from the Icom IC-705 + AH-705 automatic antenna matching unit

 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkIM-YMuvx4

Hi there, I decided to have another go at low-power FT8 last night. I have been known to throw up to 300W at FT8, but it's actually more rewarding to make contacts with low power. Here's a few and a narrative. Thanks for watching and 73.

Comms on Shanwick Oceanic Air Traffic Control 4651 kHz, copied with Tecsun S2200x

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sEZXwld_BE

Hi there, I don't often listen to comms from Shanwick, but had a go the other evening. Coming in loud and clear to my QTH near Oxford. Recorded on 09/05/26 at 22:59 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, via a Bonito/NTo AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.

Voice of Korea (DPRK) on 12015 kHz Russian Service closing down - copied with the Tecsun S2200x

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy7Zxs0TXuM

Hi there, a decent afternoon signal from the DPRK closing down their Russian Service. I've not listened out for the Voice of Korea for some time, but here they are again, still going on shortwave. Recorded in Oxford UK on 08/05/26 at 15:55 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna. Thanks for watching and 73.

First ever copy of Bangkok VOLMET (HSD) on 11387 kHz from Oxford, UK, using the Yaesu FRG-8800

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Owdld9GoN88

Hi there, this is a weak signal but a first ever catch for me, which is always great. At least now I know it's possible to copy VOLMET from Thailand, I will be checking this frequency more often to obtain a better signal. Recorded on 30/04/26 at 23:11 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors, via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Voice of Korea (DPRK) on 12015 kHz Russian Service closing down - copied with the Tecsun S2200x

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy7Zxs0TXuM

Hi there, a decent afternoon signal from the DPRK closing down their Russian Service. I've not listened out for the Voice of Korea for some time, but here they are again, still going on shortwave. Recorded in Oxford UK on 08/05/26 at 15:55 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna. Thanks for watching and 73.

Details of ham radio special even stations commemorating the closure of BBC Radio 4 198 kHz longwave

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhrxczE6muA

Hi there, the amateur radio community are getting together (including within the BBC) to commemorate the sad closure of BBC Radio 4 on longwave. Here are the details. Thanks for watching and 73.

A shortwave scan at 23:21 hrs UTC from my shack in Oxford UK using a Tecsun S2200x and a Wellbrook

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2zKYfpEIzDg

Some nice signals being copied with the excellent S2200x. It's just a great all-round radio for broadcast listening, utility signals and DX. Highly recommended. Thanks for watching and 73.

VMW HF Marine Radio Service, Wiluna, Western Australia 12362 kHZ, copied in Oxford on Yaesu FRG-8800

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8REyJZ9qEVQ

Hi there, having copied this station on the Malahit DSP2, I decided to have a go with the FRG8800 - and here it is. What a great rig and still going strong after all these years. Recorded in Oxford UK on 30/04/25 at 23:03 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.

The awesome sounding Hacker Super Sovereign: perfect way to listen to the Shipping Forecast 198 kHz

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CASUW5iSG3c

It doesn't get much better than this, although my good friend tells me there is another Hacker model (the Herald I think) with a slightly larger speaker than the Super Sovereign. My goodness that radio must sound good, because the audio from this one is epic. Thanks for watching and 73

Voice of Korea (DPRK) English Service starting on 15245.2 kHz copied with the NRD535 receiver

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

Hi there, a nice signal from North Korea on the 19m band copied with the NRD535. I'm not sure how different the 525 and 535 are, but the 525 wins on dynamic range, whist the 535 has better filters and front end. Either way, a very similar experience! Recorded in Oxford UK on 05/06/26 at 12:59 hrs UTC using a Bonito MegaLoop FX antenna via a GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.

New York Radio 5550 kHz ATC: Caribbean, Gulf of Mexico & Florida Waters, copied with the Icom IC-705

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v9O8UT6B4g

Hi there, another copy of New York Radio ATC on the Icom, at the slightly higher frequency of 5550 kHz. Using my end-fed ham radio antenna and working very well. Recorded on 10/04/26 at 01:33 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.

Oostende Radio OSU Belgium 2761 kHz Maritime Weather Broadcast, first ever copy from Oxford UK

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icO72NRALSY

Hi there, great to catch a signal for the first time. Not too far away this one, but demonstrates there's still a lot to hear on shortwave! Recorded on 30/05/26 at 22:58 hrs UTC using a Yaesu FRG-100 and a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors) via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter and GI1000 galvanic isolator. Thanks for watching and 73.

A daytime shortwave scan using the Tecsun S2200x and a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUcQczx04q0

Hi there, although hugely diminished since the 1990s, there is still a lot left to listen to on shortwave. Here is a daytime scan using the rather excellent S2200x. Recorded in Oxford on 05/05/26 at 15:03 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.

HSW Bangkok Meteorological Radio 8743 KHz copied in the UK using the brilliant Malahit DSP2

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMiM5_knucA

Hi there, great to copy HSW Bangkok Meteorological Radio on 8743 KHz using the diminutive DSP2. My goodness, what a fantastic little receiver it is - if you can live with the almost limitless signal conditioning options! A high quality problem to have! Recorded on 29/04/26 at 22:30 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna, outdoors, via a Bonito/NTi AntennaJet RF splitter. Thanks for watching and 73.

I am now using shortwave.Live for online shortwave broadcasting schedules and it is excellent

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc4mNm7FHkw

Hi there, check out this (relatively) new website for shortwave broadcasting schedules. It really is excellent. Thanks for watching and 73.

Sony ICF-2001D vs Elad FDM DUO: Radio Algérie, Chaîne 1 on 153 kHz longwave - no copy on the Sony!

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCOhiEsKwN8

Hi there, this almost shocked me - using the same antenna (Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop) I have a clear copy on the Elad (apologies for the terrible internal speaker audio) but nothing on the Sony. I want to re-run a similar test with Medi 1 on 171 kHz. There's no doubt the Elad has super performance in terms of lower limit dynamic range, but I didn't expect it to outperform the Sony which I suppose is optimised for shortwave rather than longwave. The front end noise figure is a bit higher and I assume IF filtering less precise at the lower frequencies on a rig that is about 40 years old. Recorded in Oxford UK on 22/04/26 at 00:26 hrs UTC. Thanks for watching and 73.

CHU Canada time signal is closing on the 22nd of June 2026....another one bites the dust

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

Hi there, I first copied CHU in September 2015 when I got back into shortwave listening. I have 25 recordings taken over the last 11 years, on all of their frequencies - and although only a time signal, they will be missed - by me at least. Here are my thoughts....but in summary - such a shame they are shutting down. Thanks for watching and 73.

Sydney, Nova Scotia (VCO) Maritime station 2749 kHz USB Canada, copied in English and French

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

Hi there, only copied this station once before - and never on a portable radio lol. Their signal picked up just before 01:00 hrs UTC and so I have a second recording to share later on. Recorded in Oxford UK on 15/04/26 at 00:46 hrs UTC using a Wellbrook ALA1530 magnetic loop antenna (outdoors). Thanks for watching and 73.