BRAZIL VIA ANTARCTICA - Chasing Rádio Saturno The unlicensed shortwave broadcaster in Belo Horizonte makes an intriguing trip to Mount Evelyn via Antarctica. Read how it happens! medxr.blogspot.com/2026/07/braz...

BRAZIL VIA ANTARCTICA - Chasing Rádio Saturno

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - JULY 1972 We look at a huge list of Latin stations. We throw the spotlight on 4VEH in Haiti - remember that one? Some lovely QSLs arrived in my mailbox in July ’72! And other radio news from that era. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/07/open... #shortwavelistening #dxing #4veh

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - JULY 1972

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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ACROSS THE DARKNESS Understanding the propagation, antennas and reception of the BBC Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast An investigation of what goes on at the transmitters, in the ionosphere, and at our receivers every midwinter! medxr.blogspot.com/2026/07/acro...

ACROSS THE DARKNESS - Understanding the propagation, antennas and reception of the BBC Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast

Understanding the propagation, antennas and reception of the BBC Antarctic Midwinter Broadcast.

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NEW VIDEO: “They Shut Down BBC Longwave. Australia Rebuilt This.” On the closure of BBC Longwave in contrast to the 4QN mediumwave transmitter at Brandon, near Townsville, Far North Queensland. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/07/new-...

NEW VIDEO: "They Shut Down BBC Longwave. Australia Rebuilt This."

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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THE TOP TEN KIWI SDRs FROM AROUND THE GLOBE This is my personal “top ten” list of Kiwi remote SDRs. These receivers let you listen to shortwave stations across most of the world. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-...

THE TOP TEN KIWI SDRs FROM AROUND THE GLOBE

This is my personal “top ten” list of Kiwi remote SDRs. These receivers let you listen to shortwave stations across most of the world.

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DX QUICK TIPS - June 17, 2026 In the news: VOA returns with tests, lots of Latin loggings, plus two videos of some interesting reception! medxr.blogspot.com/2026/06/dx-q...

DX Quick Tips - June 17, 2026

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - JUNE 1972 This time, we look at the release of a document from the BBC Monitoring Service, talk about some spectacular reception conditions in June 1972, and check out some QSLs from that era. Lots to explore and remember!! medxr.blogspot.com/2026/06/open...

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - JUNE 1972

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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QRM.GURU - Suffer from noise? Check this out! UPDATED: This is one of the most helpful websites for solving RF noise problems on the shortwave bands. medxr.blogspot.com/2022/03/qrmg...

QRM.GURU - Suffer from noise? Check this out!

QRM.guru is a handy reference for solutions to RF noise on the shortwave bands. Ideal for SWLs and hams.

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CHU CLOSURE AND DX QUICK TIPS: May 23, 2026 An important time station is about to close. Plus, favourable propagation conditions bring some great DX! medxr.blogspot.com/2026/05/chu-...

CHU CLOSURE AND DX QUICK TIPS - May 23, 2026

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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RETRO RECEIVER REVIEW #24: The RACAL RA-1771 Craig Seager revisits an iconic British radio brand! medxr.blogspot.com/2026/05/retr...

RETRO RECEIVER REVIEW #24 - The RACAL RA-1771

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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SHORTWAVE UNDER STRAIN: Energy Crisis and its Broadcast Impact medxr.blogspot.com/2026/04/shor...

SHORTWAVE UNDER STRAIN: Energy Crisis and its Broadcast Impact

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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NEW FREQUENCIES AND DX TIPS April 24, 2026 The new look blog lists some A26 new freqs and some interesting DX tips. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/04/new-...

NEW FREQUENCIES AND DX TIPS - April 24, 2026

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - APRIL 1972 Spotlight on Radio Bolivar, a small Latin station in Venezuela. Also, exceptional reception conditions and crowded shortwave bands of those days. And, of course, we look at some QSLs received that month. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/04/open...

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - APRIL 1972

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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BUYING USED SHORTWAVE RECEIVERS: Practical Advice for DXers A Retro Receiver Reviews Companion Guide medxr.blogspot.com/2026/03/buyi...

BUYING USED SHORTWAVE RECEIVERS: Practical advice for DXers.

How to buy a used shortwave receiver, what to check when buying a vintage receiver, buying tips

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STRONG SIGNAL, NO DECODES: Auroral Flutter and the Bouvet-Australia FT8 Puzzle Reflecting on why I couldn’t manage to make an FT8 contact with 3Y0K. I’ve jotted down a few thoughts on why this could have been. Propagation is such a fascinating subject! medxr.blogspot.com/2026/03/stro...

STRONG SIGNAL, NO DECODES: Auroral Flutter and the Bouvet-Australia FT8 Puzzle

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - MARCH 1972 A QSL from the newly established country of Bangladesh, recalling ETLF Ethiopia, along with plenty of radio news and a look at some QSLs from that period. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/03/open...

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - MARCH 1972

Remembering ETLF - Ethiopia, Deutsche Welle - Wertachtal, reception reports and QSLs. Lots happened in March 1972!

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ARCHIVE RECORDING: DJIBOUTI RADIO ON MEDIUMWAVE IN 1972 Another recording from my mediumwave archives. I'm digitising these before the original tapes deteriorate any further and are lost forever! medxr.blogspot.com/2026/03/arch...

ARCHIVE RECORDING: Djibouti Radio on Mediumwave in 1972.

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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WHY ANTENNA SIZE MATTERS ON HF: Portable Radios, SDRs, and Overload We discuss why a portable whip may NOT be the best antenna for shortwave listening. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/03/why-...

WHY ANTENNA SIZE MATTERS ON HF: Portable Radios, SDRs, and Overload

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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DX QUICK TIPS - FEBRUARY 21, 2026 Logs of Brazil, Eswatini, Indonesia, Vanuatu and more, along with some new frequencies for KNLS, Alaska. Plus, some recollections on an early CB radio that I converted to the 10m ham band. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/02/dx-q...

DX QUICK TIPS - February 21, 2026.

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - FEBRUARY 1972 In this installment we look at the new Swazi Commercial Radio, a university station broadcasting on 1630 kHz, and Radio Liberation, North Vietnam’s 2nd broadcaster. It also features some QSL cards from that period. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/02/open...

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - FEBRUARY 1972

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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How to Create Professional-Grade Shortwave Coverage Maps with VOACAP Online This new video takes a hands-on, close-up look at how to produce high-quality, colourful coverage maps, just like those used by shortwave broadcasters. youtu.be/foA2JEN0cKc

How to Create Professional-Grade Shortwave Coverage Maps with VOACAP Online

YouTube video by Rob Wagner VK3BVW

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DX QUICK TIPS (Jan 29, 2026) & JAPAN SHORTWAVE CLUB PROGRAM medxr.blogspot.com/2026/01/dx-q...

DX QUICK TIPS (Jan 29, 2025) AND JAPAN SHORTWAVE CLUB PROGRAM

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - JANUARY 1972 The fourth part of our new series, revisiting shortwave activities from decades past. This month, January 1972…..54 years ago! medxr.blogspot.com/2026/01/open...

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - JANUARY 1972

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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VIDEO: CHECKING OUT THE VOACAP 2026 CHANGES AND REDESIGN In this video, we take a closer look under the hood at the updated VOACAP shortwave propagation software. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/01/vide...

VIDEO - CHECKING OUT THE VOACAP 2026 CHANGES AND REDESIGN

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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THE CHANGING KOREAN BROADCASTING LANDSCAPE - Part 2 In Part 2, we look at external broadcasters that target the Korean Peninsula daily, including Free North Korea Radio, National Unity Radio, North Korea Reform Radio, Voice of the Martyrs, and more. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...

THE CHANGING KOREAN BROADCASTING LANDSCAPE - Part 2

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THE CHANGING KOREAN BROADCASTING LANDSCAPE - Part 1 A current situation update with Voice of Korea and KBS due to shifts in political policies. We discuss some of these changes and look at the international services of the respective countries. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/01/the-...

THE CHANGING KOREAN BROADCASTING LANDSCAPE - Part 1

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THE TOP MEDXR POSTS OF 2025 Here is a collection of the “most-clicked-on” posts during 2025. Take a look back in case you missed something! As always, thanks for your support and best wishes for a fantastic 2026 DX year! medxr.blogspot.com/2025/12/the-...

THE TOP MEDXR POSTS OF 2025

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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RADIO SINGAPORE ON MEDIUMWAVE - 1973 A little bit of history attached to this one! It required a bit of audio reengineering to rescue the old tape from the ravages of time! medxr.blogspot.com/2025/12/radi...

RADIO SINGAPORE ON MEDIUMWAVE - ARCHIVE RECORDING FROM 1973

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - DECEMBER 1971 The third part of our new series, revisiting shortwave activities from the past. This month, December 1971…..54 years ago! medxr.blogspot.com/2025/12/open...

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - DECEMBER 1971

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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STATION NEWS AND DX QUICK TIPS - December 5, 2025 Stations come, and stations go! There have been some changes on the shortwave bands this past week! medxr.blogspot.com/2025/12/stat...

STATION NEWS AND DX QUICK TIPS - December 5, 2025

Rob VK3BVW blogs his latest DX and shortwave radio (SWL) tips and listening logs from Mount Evelyn, Australia

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