The Shortwave Radio Audio Archive

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Jim Jordan, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Algiers InternationalDate of recording: August 30, 2026Starting time: 1914 UTCFrequency: 531 kHzReception location: UKReceiver and antenna: Lowe HF 150 plus 50m randomNotes: Not shortwave but medium wave. If you are in search of international broadcasters, using English, sometimes you have to ski off piste. Radio Algiers International: August 30, 2026 Jim Jordan Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio PayamDate of recording: July 10, 2026Starting time: 2049 UTCFrequency: 15.615 MHzReceiver location: QatarReceiver and antenna: KiwiSDR with MLA-30+ loop antennaNotes: A station called Radio Payam (Radio Message) has been heard recently on 15615 kHz transmitting from Woofferton, UK, with content critical of the Iranian government. The broadcasts are in Persian, and their schedule seems to run from 1700 to 2100 hours UTC.This unofficial station provides a contrast to the Iranian state-run Radio Payam, signaling a new source of anti-Tehran content.This recording was made starting at 2049 UTC on July 10, 2026. using a KiwiSDR located in Qatar, where, oddly enough, QRM from a bubble jammer was considerably less than when listening on similar receivers throughout Europe.“Radio Payam” is mentioned about the 4:36 mark of the recording, and the broadcast concludes at 9:46 when only the bubble jammer can be heard A couple of minutes later, the bubble jammer’s signal goes off the air. Radio Payam (Recording #1): July 10, 2026 Dan Greenall Download Radio Payam (Recording #2): July 10, 2026 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Peking 1970'sFrequency: 15.060 MHz (likely)Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antennaNotes: A recording of the interval signal ("The East is Red" melody) and sign on in Spanish of Radio Peking in the People's Republic of China in the early 1970's. They were heard regularly on shortwave direct from China in the 19 metre band. Radio Peking: Circa 1970s Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Liam Spencer, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Voice of Mongolia (Mailbox Program)Date of recording: May 13, 2024Starting time: 14:43 UTCFrequency: 12.015 MHzReception location: KiwiSDR in Khabarovsk, RussiaReceiver and antenna: UnknownNotes: Here is a recording of Voice Of Mongolia Mailbox show which occurs every Monday and was hosted by Bilguun and Robert during this time.This was recorded during the 14:30 to 15:00 UTC slot on 12015, which is a challenging catch, even on WebSDRs, due to Voice of Korea interference on the same channel, along with Voice of Vietnam 12020 and CRI on 12010.The transmission was poor anyway. Voice of Mongolia broadcasts are off frequency by 20 or 30 Hz, there's a hum on broadcasts, and distorted modulation. Although the modulation has improved over the past 2 years.As for the mailbox hosts. Bilguun left in November or December 2024 and was replaced by Bumblebee. Robert announced in January 2025 that he needed to travel to New Zealand to visit family and renew his visa. Bilguun returned in April 2025 and co-hosted a mailbox show with Bumblebee and said he was on vacation in the USA. He took over the Wednesday and Thursday programs. Robert returned in May 2025 for 1 or 2 mailbag shows and hasn't been heard on Voice of Mongolia since then. Bilguun has also not been heard from recently. Bumblebee has continued to host the mailbox program since 2024. Voice of Mongolia (Mailbox Program): May 13, 2024 Liam Spencer Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Bruce MacDonald, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Exterior de EspanaDate of recording: UnknownStarting time: UnknownFrequency: not recordedRecorded in Hounslow, west LondonReceiver and antenna: Sony portable stereo radio cassette player with built-in whip antennaNotes: Recording from late 1984 or early 1985 of the DX programme transmitted by the English section of Radio Exterior de Esapana (REE). This was broadcast to Europe on a Sunday, but I did not record the time of transmission. I did not record the frequency, at a guess I think it would be either on the 49 or 41 metre bands.A typical DX programme of the era, comprising mainly listening tips for hobbyist listeners and radio-related news. For example there's a short mention of the then-upcoming 1985 European DX Council conference which was held in Madrid. There is also a request for news and tips from listeners and an address for reception reports. At the end there's a very plummy English station ID.This may be a bit of a hard listen for some due to intrusive QRM but I think accurately reflects the crowded bands back then, especially if your receiver didn't have a narrow filter. Radio Exterior de España: Circa 1984-1985 Bruce MacDonald Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Deutsche Welle and Radio Berlin International 1970'sDate of recording: Circa 1971Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antennaNotes: During the height of the Cold War, shortwave broadcasts from both West and East Germany could be heard here in southern Ontario, Canada.Deutsche Welle, the Voice of Germany from Cologne in the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany). Heard here with their familiar interval signal and sign on in English circa 1971. Deutsche Welle (Interval Signal): Circa 1971 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Deutsche Welle and Radio Berlin International 1970'sDate of recording: Circa 1970Reception location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antennaNotes: During the height of the Cold War, shortwave broadcasts from both West and East Germany could be heard here in southern Ontario, Canada.Radio Berlin International, the Voice of the German Democratic Republic (East Germany) signing on with their interval signal and ID for their English language program to Great Britain and Ireland circa 1970. Radio Berlin International (Interval Signal): Circa 1970 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Sarah Boucher, who shares the following recordings of two ABC Melbourne radio closedowns, captured via the ABC's domestic inland shortwave relays:Recording 1Broadcaster: 3AR Melbourne (ABC)Date of recording: Circa 1950sShortwave relay: VLH-9 on 9.68 MHz (30.99 metres)Notes: This is a 3AR Melbourne closedown announcement, relayed on shortwave via VLH-9 (9.68 MHz) as part of what the announcer describes as the ABC's "Northern Australian Service." During the sign-off, 3AR identifies itself as also transmitting through the regional stations 2CO Riverina, 3GI Gippsland, and 3WV Western Victoria, alongside the VLH-9 shortwave relay. The announcer then previews the following morning's shortwave frequencies: VLR-6 (6.15 MHz), VLH-11 (11.88 MHz), and VLG-15 (15.21 MHz).The real highlight is the use of the ABC's network chimes (or "gongs") immediately before the sign-off — a once-familiar feature of ABC presentation that is rarely preserved in surviving recordings. The recording concludes with the national anthem (God Save the Queen) and a formal station closedown. 3AR Melbourne (ABC) closedown with network gongs: circa 1950s Australian Broadcasting Commission Download Recording 2Broadcaster: 3LO Melbourne (ABC)Date of recording: 23 November 1978Shortwave relay: VLR-6 on 6.15 MHz (48.78 metres)Mode: AMNotes: This 3LO Melbourne closedown, relayed on shortwave via VLR-6 (6.15 MHz), is historically significant because it captures the night of Australia's nationwide AM frequency realignment to the new 9 kHz channel spacing plan, on 23 November 1978. The announcer — identified as Don Smire — advises listeners of the frequency changes taking effect that day:Station Old frequency New frequency3LO 770 kHz 774 kHz3AR 620 kHz 621 kHz3WV 590 kHz 594 kHz3GI 830 kHz 828 kHzThe announcement also notes that the shortwave relay VLR-6 on 6.15 MHz is closing down with the network. Unlike the earlier recording, this closedown ends with Advance Australia Fair rather than God Save the Queen — reflecting the gradual transition in Australian broadcasting practice through the 1970s. 3LO Melbourne (ABC) closedown: 23 November 1978 Download A little background: what were VLH-9 and VLR-6?These callsigns belonged to the ABC's domestic inland shortwave network. Before satellite distribution and widespread FM coverage, the ABC used shortwave transmitters to relay its state radio services to remote parts of Australia. Victoria's network used the VLR, VLH, and VLG callsign families to rebroadcast Melbourne programming for listeners in rural and remote areas. Contemporary shortwave enthusiasts often refer to these collectively as the ABC's "Inland Shortwave Services."A note to readersVery little context came with these recordings, so the details above have been pieced together from the announcements themselves and what we know of ABC history. If you can add any further detail — or spot something that needs correcting — please leave a comment below. Corrections and recollections are very welcome.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Image: vintageradio.nl Many thanks to SRAA contributor Bruce MacDonald, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Sofia, BulgariaDate of recording: UnknownStarting time: UnknownFrequency: not recordedRecorded in Hounslow, west LondonReceiver and antenna: Sony portable stereo radio cassette playerNotes: A snippet from an old-school DX programme from the English service of Radio Sofia, Bulgaria. This comprises mainly listening tips for rare stations as heard in Europe. Some mention made of the time of year and solar cycle conditions as Solar Cycle 21 was drawing down to minimum, and the need for a good antenna.I was a teenager when I made this recording, still new to the geeky hobby of shortwave listening, so I didn't log the time, frequency or date of the recording. I recorded this on a Sony radio-cassette player which had a shortwave band on the radio and had yet to save up for a Sony ICF-SW7600D. Radio Sofia, Bulgaria: Circa 1984-1985 Bruce MacDonald Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Droitwich Transmitting Station (Source: Wikimedia Commons) Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Andy Wang, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: BBC4Date of recording: June 26, 2026Starting time: 19:58UTCFrequency: 0.198MHzYour location: Web-interface wideband software-defined radio at the University of Twente in Enschede, The NetherlandsYour receiver and antenna: "Mini-Whip" antenna in AM mode with 9.09 kHz RF filteringMode: AMSafe for children?: YesNotes: BBC4 on longwave 198KHz was shutdown on 27 June 2026 at 00:00 UTC.After the shutdown, the station is repeatedly playing the migration guide for the listeners.I guess there are still some old electric meters that haven't been replaced, they rely on the longwave signal...The noise in the recording is probably caused by lightning, the receiving time is in summer. Final Hours of BBC Four Droitwich Transmitting Station (198kHz): June 26, 2026 Andy Wang Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Andrew, who shares the following recording from Radio 4.“I chose to record the programme on one of my old radios received on the soon-to-be-discontinued Droitwich 198kHz transmitter.The radio is a Pye Mistral (picture attached) which was (almost) the first radio that I even had around 1972. It might even be tuned to the right place on the dial ("Radio 2", 1500m). That was the station that was broadcast on that wavelength back then.It is not a well-performing radio, but it has a wide-ish audio bandwidth and the recording is probably as nice-sounding as it can be on LW - that warm AM sound that you refer to in the programme. Reception was on the radio's internal ferrite rod aerial in one of the rooms of the house here on the South Coast of the UK.”This recording captures a special edition of BBC Radio 4’s The Sound of Soft Power, a documentary exploring the cultural, political, and emotional legacy of international broadcasting and shortwave radio. The programme weaves together archival recordings, listener memories, and contemporary reflections on a medium that once connected the world across borders and ideologies.The documentary also makes extensive use of recordings preserved in the Shortwave Radio Audio Archive, highlighting the importance of preserving off-air recordings as historical documents. In addition, SRAA curator Thomas Witherspoon is interviewed during the programme, discussing both the archive itself and the enduring fascination many listeners still have with shortwave broadcasting.While this is not an off-air shortwave recording in the traditional sense, it is very much connected to the history and culture of shortwave listening. Andrew’s decision to record the programme from BBC Radio 4 Longwave using a vintage Pye Mistral receiver adds another layer of radio history to the experience — capturing the broadcast with the characteristic warmth and ambience of longwave AM reception just as the Droitwich 198 kHz transmitter approaches the end of its service life.For those interested in radio history, international broadcasting, and the sounds of the shortwave era, this programme is well worth hearing.This recording is being published on 27 June 2026 to mark the closure of the BBC Radio 4 Long Wave service from Droitwich on 198 kHz, bringing to a close one of the United Kingdom’s longest-running and most historically significant AM broadcast transmissions. <div class="sqs-audio-embed" data-design-style="minimal" data-show-download="true" data-file-location="embedded" data-url="" data-asset-url="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51a013dee4b0a2a2d2ef73e9/t/6a142aad322d6c105cb284d2/1779706618696/20260523+1959+BBC+R+4.mp3" data-title="BBC Radio 4: "The Sound of Soft Power" (May 23, 2026)" data-author="Josephine McDermott" data-length-in-milli-seconds="3595000" data-no-file="No File" data-untitled="Untitled"> BBC Radio 4: "The Sound of Soft Power" (May 23, 2026) Josephine McDermott <a href="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/51a013dee4b0a2a2d2ef73e9/t/6a142aad322d6c105cb284d2/1779706618696/20260523+1959+BBC+R+4.mp3" download="BBC Radio 4: "The Sound of Soft Power" (May 23, 2026)" class="download" target="_blank">Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > CHU Transmitting Site in Ottawa, Canada (Source: NRC) Many thanks to several SRAA contributors who have shared recordings of CHU Canada during its final days as a shortwave time signal station. This first recording was sent to us via Ronald McKinnon and is the National Research Council’s own recording of the final minutes of CHU on the air. Here are the notes that accompanied this recording:Broadcaster: National Research Council CHUDate of recording: June 22, 2026Starting time: 14:08:00 UTCFrequency: 3.33 MHzLocation: Ottawa, ON CanadaReceiver and antenna: Raddy RF320 with built-in antennaNotes: This is a recording of the last few minutes of the NRC CHU time signal over shortwave at 3.33MHz.It was recorded on June 22, 2026 just as the broadcast was being shut down. The broadcast had been in operation in one form or another for over 90 years. The recording was made from just outside the station in Ottawa in order to obtain maximum signal quality.The NRC's home page about this station:https://nrc.canada.ca/en/certifications-evaluations-standards/canadas-official-time/nrc-shortwave-station-broadcasts-chu CHU Canada: June 22, 2026 National Research Council Download SRAA contributor, Bryce Belcher, shared the following recording of CHU with notes:Broadcaster: CHUDate of recording: June 21, 2026Starting time: 0:12 UTCFrequency: 3330 kHzReception location: Washington, D.CYour receiver and antenna: Na5b websdrNotes: This is my last-ever recording of CHU Canada, as they have shut down all the transmitters today, June 22. Recorded with the Websdr na5b located in DC. https://na5b.com:8901 CHU Canada: June 21, 2026 Bryce Belcher Download SRAA contributor, Emilio, shared this longer recording with notes:Freq: 7850 kHzDate: Friday, 5 June 2026Time: 17 UTCSINPO: 45343RX Grid locator: EK36kpState: ChiapasCountry: MexicoReceiver: Kenwood R-600Antenna: long wire about 10 meters.Recorded by: Carlos Emilio Ruiz Llaven CHU Canada: June 5, 2026 Carlos Emilio Ruiz Llaven Download SRAA contributor, Jerry Johnston, shares his recording with these notes:The recording starts at 1359 UTC, so the final pip occurs just after 11 minutes. Frequency was 7850 kHz, USB mode to reduce noise. This was recorded in Lexington, KY. A storm had just passed, so local noise was high. I let it run another 5 minutes to get the pirate activity. CHU Canada Jerry Johnston Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > This is the BBC Midwinter Broadcast to Antarctica recorded on June 21, 2026 at 09:30 UTC in Foulden, Scotland, UK. The radio was an Elecraft KX2 connected to a 31-foot 9:1 random wire antenna in the back garden. The broadcast starts on 9460 kHz, but I then move to 12070 kHz because it had slightly less local noise. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > BBC Midwinter Broadcast to Antarctica: June 21, 2026 Thomas Witherspoon Download Personal noteThe BBC Midwinter Broadcast remains one of my favorite SWLing events of the year. I simply love the idea that the BBC would broadcast from two different sites on three different frequencies via shortwave to a relatively small audience of British Antarctic Survey scientists wintering over in Antarctica. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > It's always a joy to listen live, knowing that they're celebrating midwinter with parties at their stations and hearing the voices, messages, laughter, and well-wishes of loved ones carried to them over the air by shortwave radio.In an age of instant communications, there's still something magical about that.

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Xing Xing Guangbo Diantai (Star Star Broadcasting Station)Date of recording: March 16, 2026Starting time: 2358Frequency: 19.052Your location: ThailandYour receiver and antenna: Kiwi SDR with Wellbrook loopMode: Single Side BandSafe for children?: YesNotes: This is a "numbers station" broadcasting in Mandarin Chinese, presumably sending encrypted messages to Taiwanese intelligence agents in mainland China, from Taiwan. It appears to follow a set daily schedule, and begins each transmission with the tune of a Chinese folk song played on a flute. This is followed by station ID, given twice, and a few announcements in Mandarin, then a sequence of numbers read in groups of four. An excellent article about this station can be found on the Mount Evelyn DX Report written by Rob Wagner VK3BVW in May 2025. Xing Xing Guangbo Diantai (Star Star Broadcasting Station): March 16, 2026 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Paul Harner, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Sandino, Managua, NicaraguaDate of recording: March 25, 1984Starting time: 0730z/1:30 AM local timeFrequency: 6200 kHzRX location: St. Louis, MOReceiver and antenna: Sony ICF-2001, longwire Radio Sandino (Managua, Nicaragua): March 25, 1984 Paul Harner Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Paul Harner, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Nacional Da AmazonasDate of recording: August 14, 1984Starting time: 0809zFrequency: 6180 kHzReception location: St.Louis, MOReceiver and antenna: Icom IC R-71-A Rádio Nacional da Amazônia: August 14, 1984 Paul Harner Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Israel Broadcasting Authority, Jerusalem 1971Date of recording: Circa 1971Starting time: 2130 UTCFrequency: 9.625 MHzReception location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antennaMode: AMNotes: The Israel Broadcasting Authority used to broadcast in various languages on shortwave in the early 1970's. Their English language transmission to Europe could often be heard well here in southern Ontario, Canada between 2045 and 2130 hours UTC on 9625 kHz. Here is a recording made circa 1971 as they concluded their program in English and switched to French at 2130 hours UTC. Israel Broadcasting Authority, Jerusalem: Circa 1971 Dan Greenall Download The second recording is also circa 1971. It begins with their interval signal, then sign on announcement in English. Israel Broadcasting Authority, Jerusalem (Interval Signal): Circa 1971 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Liam Spencer, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Nacional da AmazoniaDate of recording: July 16, 2025Starting time: 00:05 UTCFrequency: 11.780 MHzReception location: Berthoud, Colorado, USAReceiver and antenna: Sihuadon D-808 with telescopic antennaMode: AMNotes: Here's a recording pulled from my radio archive of Radio Nacional da Amazonia from Brazil on the shortwave frequency on 11.780 MHz from July 16th, 2025. What's interesting is that this was recorded on a weekday, and usually, back-to-back music is not heard on weekday evening programming. Along with the announcers who are usually high energy are not in this recording. Around 20 minutes in, I stopped recording and resumed recording at 01:05 UTC until the end of the recording. Rádio Nacional da Amazônia: July 16, 2025 Lian Spencer Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:On March 16, I listened to V32 using the SV1BTL SDR in Athens, Greece. The voice came on at exactly 1800 UTC, but right up to 1759, the bubble jammer was being heard on that frequency. There did not appear to be any jamming during the actual "broadcast". The signal was very strong, averaging 20 dB over 9. At 1823 UTC, there were 12 users listening on this particular SDR, and 8 of them were tuned to 8742 kHz! V32 Persian/Farsi Numbers Station: March 16, 2026 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes: I made the following recording (March 15, 2026 at 1822 UTC on 7842 kHz USB)) of V32 using a Kiwi SDR in Alvito, Italy. The "tavajjoh" (3X) announcement comes around the 6:09 mark, after which the numbers seem to run together more, rather than distinct groups of 5. V32 Persian/Farsi Numbers Station: March 15, 2026 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Ghana circa 1971Frequency: 11.850Recption location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antennaNotes: Back in 1971, Radio Ghana from Accra had an external service, this one beamed to North America and the Caribbean on 11.850 MHz shortwave. Here are two brief recordings of their drum interval signal followed by sign on in English. Radio Ghana: Circa 1971 (Recording 1) Dan Greenall Download Radio Ghana: Circa 1971 (Recording 2) Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Jim Jordan, who shares the following recording of Radio Farda being actively jammed. Jim also shares these notes:Broadcaster: Radio FardaDate of recording: January 28, 2026Starting time: 1700 UTCFrequency: 7.5 MHzYour location: NW UKYour receiver and antenna: Lowe HF 150 plus 50m randomNotes: A bit reminiscent of trying to listen to Radio Liberty during the Cold War Radio Farda (Being Actively Jammed): January 28, 2026 Jim Jordan Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Xing Xing Guangbo Diantai (Star Star Broadcasting Station)Date of recording: March 16, 2026Starting time: 2358 UTCFrequency: 19.052 MHzReceiver location: ThailandReceiver and antenna: Kiwi SDR with Wellbrook loopMode: Single Side BandNotes: This is a "numbers station" broadcasting in Mandarin Chinese, presumably sending encrypted messages to Taiwanese intelligence agents in mainland China, from Taiwan. It appears to follow a set daily schedule, and begins each transmission with the tune of a Chinese folk song played on a flute. This is followed by station ID, given twice, and a few announcements in Mandarin, then a sequence of numbers read in groups of four. An excellent article about this station can be found on the Mount Evelyn DX Report written by Rob Wagner VK3BVW in May 2025. Xing Xing Guangbo Diantai (Star Star Broadcasting Station): March 16, 2026 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: V32 Persian/Farsi numbers station Date of recording: March 13, 2026 Starting time: 0226 UTCFrequency: 7.842 MHz Receiver location: Israel Receiver and antenna: Kiwi SDR with MLA-30+ Active antenna Mode: Single Side Band Notes: Background material obtained via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty.This radio signal first started broadcasting on February 28, about 12 hours after the United States and Israel began bombing Iran.A man's voice can be heard speaking Persian, counting out a series of apparently random numbers. The numbers are read out for varying stretches of time, followed by a pause in which the word tavajjoh -- which translates as "attention" -- is spoken three times. (around the 48 second mark in the attached recording)Beginning on March 4, the signal started to be jammed, with a cacophonous screech of electronic noise that made it all but impossible to hear the numbers. The original transmission paused for a period of time, then moved to another shortwave frequency.The transmission, that has been dubbed V32 by at least one group, is called a numbers station, a Cold War-era tool that employs radio transmissions and old-school cryptology to transmit secret messages, usually to spies around the world. It's location is suspected to be somewhere in central Europe.The attached recording of V32 was made on March 13, 2026 around 0230 hours UTC on 7842 kHz upper sideband USB using a Kiwi SDR located in Israel. I began the recording on 7841.9 kHz, but switched after a few minutes to 7842 kHz. This will account for the change in voice pitch. V32 Persian/Farsi Numbers Station: March 13, 2026 Dan Greenall Download Also attached is a brief recording of the jamming signal, or “bubble jammer”, made on March 6, 2026 on 7910 kHz (V32’s original frequency) at 0218 UTC. Bubble Jammer: March 6, 2026 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Liam Spencer, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Polish Radio External Service (Via WRN and WRMI)Date of recording: September 26, 2025Starting time: 02:59 UTCFrequency: 9.455 MHzReception location: Berthoud, Colorado, USAReceiver and antenna: Sihuadon D-808 with telescopic antennaNotes: After the withdrawal of most Overcomer Ministry broadcasts in the Summer of 2025. WRMI began relaying the World Radio Network North American stream to fill the empty hours. While this is great for many shortwave listeners, as we get to hear stations that used to broadcast on shortwave again. WRMI isn't making any money from broadcasting the World Radio Network, and it is unknown how long these will last. On September 26th, I recorded the Polish Radio External Service, as they became part of my daily listening thanks to WRMI. I used a cassette tape to record the broadcast. Sometime during the recording, a few seconds of the broadcast were cut as I had to flip over the tape to continue recording. Polish Radio External Service (Via WRN and WRMI): September 26, 2025 Liam Spencer Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Walker, who shares the following field recording of Radio Ndarason Internationale on 12,050 kHz made on October 26, 2025 at 1836 UTC in McGrath, Alaska. Radio Ndarason Internationale: October 26, 2025 Paul Walker Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Harner, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Netherlands 'Media Network' ProgramDate of recording: April 29, 1982Starting time: UnknownFrequency: unknownReception location: St.Louis, MOReceiver and antenna: Sony ICF-2001Notes: This is a partial recording of "Media Network," though most of the program is on this recording. My interest in this specific show was the feature on Radio Luxembourg, This program is not in the Jonathan Marks archive of his "Media Network" shows. Radio Netherlands (Media Network): April 23, 1982 Paul Harner Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Harner, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Union, Lima Peru July 1994Date of recording: July 01, 1994Starting time: 0730-0815 UTCFrequency: 6115 kHzYour location: St.Louis, MOYour receiver and antenna: Icom IC R-71-AMode: Single Side BandNotes: Radio Union in Lima was a longtime favorite station of mine from the late 1980s through the 1990s. Radio Union was well heard in the overnight hours, and featured salsa, chicha, and huayno music. Long after it left shortwave, I listened to the station online, until it closed down a few years ago. Radio Union (Lima, Peru): July 1, 1994 Paul Harner Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Harner, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Netherlands 'Media Network' ProgramDate of recording: April 23, 1987Starting time: UnknownFrequency: Either 6165 or 9590 kHzReception location: St.Louis, MOReceiver and antenna: Icom IC R-71-ANotes: I recorded "Media Network" using a timer, and reused these tapes weekly. In this case, it became a time capsule. It is also not a show that is on Jonathan Marks' archive site. Radio Netherlands ('Media Network' Program): April 23, 1987 Paul Harner Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Harner, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Voice Of America 'Breakfast Show"Date of recording: August 02, 1975Starting time: UnknownFrequency: unknownYour location: St.Louis, MOYour receiver and antenna: Multi-Band portable Voice Of America (Breakfast Show): August 02, 1975 Paul Harner Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Barquisimeto, Venezuela 1970Frequency: 4.990 MHzReception location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antennaNotes: On 4990 kHz shortwave, Radio Barquisimeto in Venezuela was one of the "regulars" on the 60 metre band here in southern Ontario Canada during the evening hours in the 1970's. On nearby 4980 kHz, you could find Ecos del Torbes from San Cristobal. Radio Barquisimeto (Venezuela): Circa 1970 Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Walker, who shares the following field recording of the BBC World Service on 9410 kHz made on September 28, 2025 at 0603 UTC in McGrath, Alaska. Paul notes that this was an exceptionally strong signal to have been received in McGrath, Alaska. BBC World Service: September 28, 2025 Paul Walker Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor David Goren, who shares the following recording of Emisoras Jesús del Gran Poder Quito, which he recorded on cassette tape, most likely in the summer of 1989. This broadcast was received on 5050 kHz. Emisoras Jesús del Gran Poder Quito: Circa 1989 David Goren Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Walker, who shares the following field recording of the BBC World Service (French Language Service) on 13790 kHz made on Sept 20, 2025 at 1815 UTC in McGrath, Alaska. BBC World Service (French Language Service): September 20, 2025 Paul Walker Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Walker, who shares the following field recordings of the BBC World Service on 9410 kHz made on September 19, 20, and 25, 2025 at 0458 UTC in McGrath, Alaska. Paul notes:The English feed via Ascension to West Africa operates from 05:00 to 07:00 UTC on several days in late September, featuring something rare: the carrier is switched on, followed by a brief silence and then an interval signal. This sequence occurs every time I hear this transmission sign on, but I have noticed it almost nowhere else on BBC World Service shortwave, which usually just “crash starts” and ends abruptly. BBC World Service: September 19, 2025. Paul Walker Download BBC World Service: September 20, 2025. Paul Walker Download BBC World Service: September 25, 2025. Paul Walker Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > View from the roof of the RCI Sackville, New Brunswick Transmitting Station (Photo: Thomas Witherspoon) Many thanks to SRAA contributor William Parmley, who found several cassette tapes with off-air recordings he made in the 1980s. Here are Bill’s notes for this recording:SWL Digest on Radio Canada International with Ian McFarland, April 26, 1986, plus an excerpt from the same program on the next day, April 27, 1986. Includes a brief telephone interview with me. (40:57) Radio Canada International (SWL Digest): April 26, 1986 William Parmley Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > An image of the Giotto spacecraft during construction (Source: ESA) Many thanks to SRAA contributor William Parmley, who found several cassette tapes with off-air recordings he made in the 1980s. Here are Bill’s notes for this recording:BBC transmission live during the encounter of the Giotto space probe with Haley’s Comet, March 13, 1986. (43:45) <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Comet Halley at Giotto spacecraft's closest approach (Source: ESA) BBC World Service (Giotto Space Probe): March 13, 1986 William Parmley Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor David Goren, who shares the following recording and notes.This recording captures Radio Macapá, Brazil, clearly identified several times on the air. David discovered it on a cassette tape.While the exact date is uncertain, David believes it could be from 1988, though he notes he was still recording to cassette into the early 2000s. The absence of CODAR interference—common on the bands starting in the early 1990s—suggests the recording likely predates that period.Though not as unusual as some of David’s other finds, this recording remains a fine example of Brazilian shortwave broadcasting and a valuable slice of radio history. Enjoy and feel free to comment with any other details that may help date this recording. Radio Macapa Brasil: Circa Late 1980s David Goren Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Bob Purse, who shares the following recording and notes from his excellent website Inches Per Second:Somewhere along the line I managed to acquire a whole bunch of someone's tapes of Australian shortwave broadcasts from the 1960's and 1970's. My un-listened-to tapes in my basement have gotten jumbled around several times over the years, so a lot of collections which were once stacked all in one place are now scattered amongst the stacks down there. And so it is that this week, I found yet another tape of Australian shortwave recordings. The recordings only include the day of the week and the date, not the year, but based on those days and dates, and the contents of the broadcasts, I am surmising the first of these to be from September of 1968 and the other to be from nearly exactly two years later. The 1970 tape [included here] is considerably clearer in sound quality [than the 1968 recording posted last week]. Radio Australia: September 12, 1970 Bob Purse Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Bob Purse, who shares the following recording and notes from his excellent website Inches Per Second:Somewhere along the line I managed to acquire a whole bunch of someone's tapes of Australian shortwave broadcasts from the 1960's and 1970's. My un-listened-to tapes in my basement have gotten jumbled around several times over the years, so a lot of collections which were once stacked all in one place are now scattered amongst the stacks down there. And so it is that this week, I found yet another tape of Australian shortwave recordings. The recordings only include the day of the week and the date, not the year, but based on those days and dates, and the contents of the broadcasts, I am surmising the first of these to be from September of 1968 and the other to be from nearly exactly two years later. The 1968 recording starts off difficult to hear and grows progressively worse - this is not an easy to listen to tape - such are the vagaries of listening to short wave broadcasts. The 1970 tape is considerably clearer in sound quality. Radio Australia: September 23, 1968 Bob Purse Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following field recording of All India Radio on 9620 kHz made on August 20, 2025 at 19:34 UTC in Porto Alegre, Brazil. All India Radio: August 20, 2025 Carlos Latuff Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Paul Walker, who shares the following field recording of the Voice of Korea on 11,910 kHz made on August 29, 2025 at 18:51 UTC in McGrath, Alaska. Paul notes that the recording begins in French then moves to their English language service. Voice of Korea: August 29, 2025 Paul Walker Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor David Goren, who shares the following recording of Radio Gjirokaster recorded in January 1988. David notes that a column in MT from 1988 reported the frequency as 5057 kHz, although he logged it as 5060 kHz at the time. David was using his Panasonic RF-2900 as a receiver. He has also kindly shared the following photos of his logs and the cassette tape notes. <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > David notes:Found this little scrap on an old cassette…it’s the middle of a recording of the Road Gang, the trucking show I was obsessed with at the time…and of course I would tune around during it sometimes and I marked the cassette…I have Gjirokaster and Yerevan in the same segment Radio Gjirokaster: January 1988 David Goren Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor Carlos Latuff, who shares the following recording and illustrated listening report for this Voice of Vietnam broadcast celebrating their 80th anniversary. This recording was made on September 7, 2025 at 20:39 UTC on 11,885 kHz from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Voice of Vietnam (French Language Service--80th Anniversary): September 7, 2025 Carlos Latuff Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Nikos Mitrogiannopoulos, for sharing a recording of this Happy Station Show record. Nilos notes:My uncle was one of the founders of DXing in Greece, named Nikos Dendrinos. I found a record of Happy Station in his archive after his death.Nikos also shared the following photo of his uncle, Nikos Dendrinos: <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Thank you, Nikos, for sharing this amazing recording and honoring your uncle’s passion for DXing. The Happy Station Show [Vinyl Record - 33 RPM]: 1973 Nikos Mitrogiannopoulos Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > <figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Dan Greenall, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radiodiffusion du Dahomey, Circa 1971Frequency: 4.870 MHzReception location: Ancaster, Ontario, CanadaReceiver and antenna: Hallicrafters S-52 using a longwire antennaNotes: Prior to 1975, the country of Benin in West Africa was called Dahomey. This recording, made in 1971, is Radiodiffusion du Dahomey in Cotonou signing off for the day. While the signal level on 4870 kHz is only fair at best, the announcement in French can be heard giving frequency information followed by "Ici Cotonou, Radiodiffusion du Dahomey" just before the end of the recording. Reception location was Ancaster, Ontario, Canada and equipment used was a Hallicrafters S-52 and a long wire antenna. Radiodiffusion du Dahomey: Circa 1971 Dan Greenall Download Also attached is a short recording from the 1990's of Radiodiffusion Nationale du Benin in French with a voice announcement and ID just prior to sign off. Also on 4870 kHz, but using a Panasonic RF-3100 receiver and a long wire antenna in Thamesford, Ontario, Canada. Radiodiffusion Nationale du Benin: Circa 1990s Dan Greenall Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Nikos Mitrogiannopoulos, for sharing the following studio recording and notes:Broadcaster: Rasdio Canada International (Shortwave Club)Date of recording: October 06, 1973Notes: This is the anniversary broadcast of the Radio Canada Shortwave Club for the celebration of the “World DX Friendship Year 1973.” The program features Bob MacGregor, announcer of Radio Canada, as well as announcers from Radio Netherlands, London, Stockholm, and New Zealand. Unfortunately, I could not make out their names. All of them are speaking live. Finally, there is an interview from Greece with Nikos Dendrinos, who was also the originator of the anniversary year. Radio Canada International [Shortwave Club - Studio Recording]: October 06, 1973 Nikos Mitrogiannopoulos Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Liam Spencer, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Radio Romania InternationalDate of recording: March 04, 2024Starting time: 01:40 UTCFrequency: 7.325 MHzReception location: Berthoud, Colorado, USAReceiver and antenna: Unbranded AM, FM, SW receiver with telescopic antennaNotes: Recording of Radio Romania's DX Mailbag dated Saturday, March 2nd, 2024. This recording was made the following Monday when they repeat the DX Mailbag. Radio Romania International (DX Mailbag): March 4th, 2024 Liam Spencer Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Emanuele Pelicioli, who shares the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: Swiss Radio InternationalDate of recording: Circa 1993Starting time: 14 CETFrequency: 6165 kHzReception location: Bergamo, ItalyReceiver and antenna: Multiband Radio FennerNotes: This recording was originally on tape, I made it in 1993. I don't remember which month. It was from Studio Aperto, the Italian program of Swiss Radio International, which airs on Sunday at 14 CET. They used to read listeners' letters and create mini-games. This was the first time they read one of my letters. Swiss Radio International: Circa 1993 Emanuele Pelicioli, Download

<figure class=" sqs-block-image-figure intrinsic " > Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Martin Knotek, for sharing the following recording and notes:Broadcaster: The BuzzerDate of recording: August 08, 2025Starting time: 19:17 UTCFrequency: 4625 kHzYour location: Zlin, Czech RepublicReceiver and antenna: http://websdr.ewi.utwente.nl:8901/Mode: Single Side BandNotes: The Buzzer online 08. 08. 2025 v 19:17 UTC.You can hear the Russian anthem about halfway through the recording.The Buzzer (UVB-76) is a mysterious Russian shortwave radio station that has broadcast a constant buzzing sound since the late 1970s, occasionally interrupted by voice messages in Russian, with its true purpose still unconfirmed. The Buzzer (UVB-76): August 8, 2025 Martin Knotek Download