From the radio history archives - Ian McFarland of Radio Canada International - this is the final show of the DX Digest from March 24, 1991 - in its entirety! This was recorded in Manitoba by legendary DXer and SWL Shawn Axelrod (who may soon be joining us on the DXer.ca team!) This is a one of a kind recording - and we release it the very day Shawn, Ian McFarland and I got together for lunch in Duncan, British Columbia! Happy listening!
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Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Bill Hemphill, who shares the following recording and notes:
Another flea market find. Date unknown – but most likely early 60’s.
This is an off-air recording of WSNJ radio (most likely the FM broadcast), Bridgeton, NJ. After some music, an announcer does station ID, weather, etc. The program “Moods in High-Fidelity” starts at about the 3’30” point. From the program introduction:
“We invite you to hear a special musical high-fidelity program designed to demonstrate the finest broadcasting and receiving equipment. Moods in High-Fidelity for your listening pleasure. Almo Audio Showcase and Weathers Industries present the finest in wide-range high-fidelity recordings together with interesting facts about hi-fi.”
CAMERA STUDY BY ARTHUR GRIFFIN, WINCHESTER, MASS.
PHOTOGRAPH COURTESY OF THE MIT MUSEUM.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor Bill Hemphill who submits the following unique recording of the MIT Mid-Century Convocation by Sir Winston Churchill.
Bill notes:
This was found on a paper back tape at a flea market. The description on the tape was that it was originally recorded on a wire recorder from a local radio broadcast and was transferred to the paper backed tape in 1951.
Click here for the full transcript of Churchill's speech on the MIT website.
Camera study by Arthur Griffin, Winchester, Mass.
Photograph courtesy of the MIT Museum.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor Bill Hemphill who submits the following unique recording of the MIT Mid-Century Convocation by Sir Winston Churchill.
Bill notes:
This was found on a paper back tape at a flea market. The description on the tape was that it was originally recorded on a wire recorder from a local radio broadcast and was transferred to the paper backed tape in 1951.
Click here for the full transcript of Churchill's speech on the MIT website.
Note that this recording begins with applause:
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Bill Hemphill, who shares the following recording from Radio Canada International made on September 11, 2001. Bill notes that he originally made these recordings on MiniDisc and believes he started the recording around 5:00-6:00 pm EST, tuned to 5.960 MHz. Bill also adds:
I recorded this after I got home from work. Having worked in Tower 2 on the 92nd floor in 1979 & 1980, this was a very emotional day for me. I flipped the radio onto RCI to hear a different view from the US stations. I recorded two hours onto a MiniDisc. There is a break at where I switched discs at about the one hour mark. I'm not sure of the exact time, but it would be around 2200 UTC.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Bill Hemphill, who shares the following recording from Radio Canada International made on September 11, 2001. Bill notes that he originally made these recordings on MiniDisc and believes he started the recording around 5:00-6:00 pm EST, tuned to 5.960 MHz. Bill also adds:
I recorded this after I got home from work. Having worked in Tower 2 on the 92nd floor in 1979 & 1980, this was a very emotional day for me. I flipped the radio onto RCI to hear a different view from the US stations. I recorded two hours onto a MiniDisc. There is a break at where I switched discs at about the one hour mark. I'm not sure of the exact time, but it would be around 2200 UTC.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Tom Laskowski, who shares the following recording and notes:
The BBC Hong Kong relay was usually a tough catch in the mid-west. This was recorded March 9, 1988 on 15435 kHz using my Sony ICF-2001 and random length long wire. The program appears to be a language lesson in Chinese and English. Note the strong polar flutter on the signal.
Photo of Dan Robinson's Hammalund HQ-180A.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Jack Widner, who shares the following recording and notes:
Three shortwave stations from Southern Africa signing on in 1976.
The first is the Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation on 3396khz, the date is probably February 4, the time is 0355UTC. This was during the white occupation. The dips in the audio is due to my tape lifting from the heads slightly until it smooths out. Identification and a long list of FM affiliates.
The second is the Zambian Broadcasting Corporation on 4911khz, believed to be February 16. This is an anthem-like clip of a band, an announcement by a woman, then in English "One Zambia One Nation" before a local language program. The het is awful.
The third is the sign on for Swazi Music Radio on 4980; their Interval Signal was a pop music instrumental of the day called "Popcorn." Programs were DJ playing current hits. Time given would be 0400 and the date also given: 24 February 1976.
Monitored on a Hammarlund HQ-180 with 100 foot inverted V longwire in Indianapolis, IN.
The following recording of Radio Guinea was made on February 21, 2018 starting around 23:00 UTC on 9,650 kHz. The receiver was an AirSpy HF+ SDR using the SDR application SDR-Console. The antenna was a horizontal delta loop. Reception location was North Carolina.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Troy Riedel, who shares the following recording of The Report of the Week via WRMI:
Date of recording: 2/11/2018
Starting time: 2100 UTC
Frequency: 9.395 MHz
Reception location: Toano, VA
Receiver and antenna: Sony ICF-SW7600GR with Slinky Antenna
Notes: The Report of the Week (by VORW), entire show for the broadcast week Thu 02/08/2018 - Sun 02/11/2018.
This recording of the Voice of Greece was made on February 16, 2018 starting at 01:32 UTC on 9420 kHz. This recording was made with an AirSpy HF+ running the SDR Console application and hooked up to a horizontal delta loop antenna. The receiver location is North Carolina, USA.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Timothy Land, who shares the following recording and notes:
Broadcaster: PJB - Bonaire, Netherlands Antilles (Trans World Radio)
Frequency: Unknown
Reception Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Receiver and antenna: Magnavox AE3805 with telescopic antenna
Notes: This is from one of my late evening shortwave listening sessions as a teen in the early to mid 1990's. Time and date is uncertain. Take note how they feature a spot for HCJB, Quito, Ecuador by listing their broadcast times and frequencies. Following this is several minutes of a DX'ers program.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Timothy Land, who shares the following recording and notes:
Broadcaster: Channel Africa - South Africa
Frequency: Unknown
Reception Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Notes: This is from one of my late evening shortwave listening sessions as a teen in the early to mid 1990's. Time and date is uncertain. The signal is weak
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Timothy Land, who shares the following recording and notes:
Broadcaster: TGNA - Guatemala
Frequency: 3,300 kHz
Receiver Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Notes: This is from one of my late evening shortwave listening sessions as a teen in the early to mid 1990's. Time and date is uncertain.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Timothy Land, who shares the following recording and notes:
Broadcaster: HRVC - Honduras
Frequency: 3,250 kHz
Receiver Location: Kingsport, Tennessee
Notes: This is from one of my late evening shortwave listening sessions as a teen in the early to mid 1990's. Time and date is uncertain.
For your listening pleasure: Fifty minutes of Radio Guinea recorded on January 29, 2018 on 9650 kHz starting around 2130 UTC. This recording was made with a WinRadio Excalibur attached to a large horizontal delta loop wire antenna in the eastern US.
This recording has a little music and a lot of clips of various politicians making public statements. Always a treat to hear Radio Guinea on the air.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Andrea Borgnino, who shares this studio recording from RAI (Radiotelevisione italiana) of their maritime weather forecast. This recording was originally made in 1997:
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Andrea Borgnino, who shares the following off-air recording clips of the final shortwave broadcasts from Radiotelevisione italiana (RAI):
15380 kHz 6:30 pm UTC 30 September 2007 - Program for North America in Italian:
15380 kHz 18:40 UTC 30 September 2007 - Announcement of short wave broadcasts ending.
WEWN Radio broadcasting in English on shortwave frequency of 12065 kHz at 1400 GMT on January 13, 2018. Received in Europe via Twente web SDR receiver located in the Netherlands.
Many thanks to SRAA contributor, Andrea Borgnino, who shares this studio recording from RAI (Radiotelevisione italiana) of their maritime weather forecast. This recording was originally made in 1977:
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