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The SWL DXing News Report (episode 24): Ham radio centenary; Russia fills VOA gap; frequency news

Welcome to Episode 24 of The SWL DXing News Report, recorded on 19 April 2025. I’m André from SWL, and in this monthly podcast, I cover shortwave and amateur radio news, frequency changes, new stations, station closures, and global DXing trends. If you're an SWL, DXer, or ham, you’re in the right place! 🎙️ In this packed episode: 🎉 Ham Radio in South Africa Turns 100 – Celebrating SARL’s centenary and the challenges of amateur radio in Africa. 🌍 IARU Turns 100 – A look back at the 23 countries that founded the International Amateur Radio Union in 1925. 📉 USAGM & VOA Shutdowns – Major reductions in U.S. international broadcasting and what remains. 📡 Russia’s Sputnik Expands in Africa, filling the gap left by VOA – FM relays now cover Zambia, Botswana, Nigeria, and more. 🏗️ Shortwave Heritage in Decline – Slovakia’s Rimavská Sobota and Austria’s Moosbrunn sites demolished. 📶 Frequency News – Updates from Brazil, Luxembourg and Russia 📬 Reception Reports from Serbia and Tennessee – Including CRI, Radio Akashvani, RFI, Vatican Radio, and more. 🌞 HF Propagation Forecast – Quick overview from NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Centre. 📬 Send your reception reports or radio news items to: [email protected] 🔗 Helpful Links: Global HF propagation: https://www.sws.bom.gov.au/HF_Systems... Propagation conditions: https://hamradiofornontechies.com/cur... Podcast RSS feed: https://anchor.fm/s/f9ac4be0/podcast/rss What are SINPO codes: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SINPO_code SARL Centenary Maratho QSO awards: https://mysarl.org.za/centenary-marat... 0:00 Welcome to episode 24 of the SWL DXing news report 01:06 SARL Turns 100 03:33 IARU's Centenary 03:54 Amateur Radio Leagues around the World 04:55 USAGM & VOA Cuts 06:40 USAGM move online 07:50 Sputnik Radio Expansion in Africa 09:49 Demolition of Historic SW Sites 10:47 Frequency News 12:33 Goranko's Reception Report from Serbia 15:25 Robert's Reception Report from the USA 17:37 HF Propagation Forecast 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell so you never miss the latest in shortwave listening, ham radio, and global broadcast news. #ShortwaveRadio #HamRadio #DXing #VOA #IARU100 #SputnikRadio #HFpropagation #SWL #DXNews #RadioAfrica #SARL100 #Shortwave #Radio