Weather and Radio: Three Ways to Explore RTTY
By Georg Wiessala
The shortwave bands continue to be a source of interesting weather-related transmissions from radio facsimile satellite images to weather bulletins from the National Hurricane Center in Miami. Among these broadcasts are radioteletype (RTTY) messages from a variety of sources. Georg looks at new ways to receive these broadcasts, some of which have only recently been available. He also explains how you can enjoy this part of the hobby even if you don’t have an HF receiver.
The Role of Women in US Radio History
By Scott Caldwell
By the mid-1920s nearly every major city in the US had a professional radio station and by 1937 75 percent of the country had at least one radio receiver in the house. That led to developing roles for women including many stereotypical roles. As the century progressed, so did the expectations of women in broadcasting. Scott traces the careers of several of the women in US broadcasting who were the pioneers.
Dipole on ‘Wheels’
By Cory GB Sickles WA3UVV
Among the millions of hams around the world who are licensed for the HF bands, the most popular antenna is the lowly wire dipole. It serves a number of great purposes including cost, ease of installation, and maintenance. But dipoles have some drawbacks. Cory explains the shortcomings and offers some inexpensive solutions to expand the capabilities of what becomes a versatile performer.
Tuning in to UK Student Radio
By Chrissy Brand
The student radio scene in the UK all began at University Radio York in 1968, when it became the country’s first legal independent radio station. There are said to be around 65 student radio stations in the UK, including medium wave, FM and online only. Regardless of how they are received, these stations remain a valuable training ground for commercial and public broadcasting institutions throughout the UK.
Klingenfuss Shortwave Frequency Guides
By Bob Grove W8JHD
Throughout the last 50 years, Klingenfuss Publications has seen a lot of radio related publications come and go. Still publishing paper editions of both their Guide to Utility Radio Stations and Shortwave Frequency Guide, Klingenfuss also offers a CD-ROM that combines both. Bob takes a look at these massive shortwave references.
Scanning America
By Dan Veeneman
Pennsylvania Statewide Radio Network
Federal Wavelengths
By Chris Parris
Federal Monitoring for the Beginner
Milcom
By Larry Van Horn N5FPW
Aero SELCAL 32 Implementation is Delayed
Utility Planet
By Hugh Stegman
Aero SELCAL Expansion Happens at Last
Shortwave Utility Logs
By Mike Chace-Ortiz and Hugh Stegman
The World of Shortwave Listening
By Andrew Yoder
Shortwave Pirate Activity on the Rise for 2023
The Shortwave Listener
By Fred Waterer
February Shortwave Programming
Radio 101
By Ken Reitz KS4ZR
More AM Antennas, Wall Wart Hash and Freeband SSTV
European Radio Scene
By Georg Wiessala
Future of BBC; RTL Closure; British DX Club’s “Europe on Shortwave’
Medium Wave Radio
By Loyd Van Horn W4LVH
Online Resources for MW DXers
Amateur Radio Astronomy
By Stan Nelson KB5VL
WWV 25 MHz Intruder and the 2022 Geminids Meteor Shower
Adventures in Radio Restoration
By Rich Post KB8TAD
Zenith’s Own Transoceanic Clone: Zenith Meridian L-507
Radio Propagation
By Tomas Hood NW7US
When the 10.7-cm Radio Flux Exceeds 200
Digitally Speaking
By Cory GB Sickles WA3UVV
Ahead of its Time
Amateur Radio Insights
By Kirk Kleinschmidt NT0Z
Not Your Father’s Wire; Remembering CO2KK
VHF and Above
By Joe Lynch N6CL
Celebrating the Life of Arnie Coro CO2KK