This blog is perfect to share with younger generations, be that grandkids, nieces, nephews, and friends! We even have some fantastic dot to dot drawings printed in the back of our shortwave radio listener guides that come free with all radios purchased on our webstore. Perfect for the upcoming school holidays!!! Hey there, curious minds! […]
In a world driven by advanced technology and instantaneous communication where it is common to see people are walking around staring at their phones as a way of communication and entertainment, it’s easy to overlook the seemingly oldschool domain of shortwave radio. While smartphones, social media, and streaming services dominate our lives, shortwave radio quietly […]
This Kings Birthday Long Weekend, Saturday and Sunday the 10th and 11th of June 2023, the Oxley Region Amateur Radio Club cordially invites visitors and members to attend the ORARC 47th annual Field Day. This is a two day event that includes fox hunts on both the Saturday and Sunday. Browse the disposals or take […]
Operation Rti- An initiative from Radio Taiwan. When was the last time you sent a postcard? It might be time to get out your pen and participate in Dear Rti! To celebrate the 95th Birthday of Radio Taiwan International (RTI) and in response to current global unrest, Rti is collecting postcards from people around the […]
We are not just a radio store. We are proud to be a place to come to learn about shortwave, keep up with shortwave news, download guides, and even listen to our live SDR. I am sure you are aware by now Tecsun stocks a range of shortwave and internet radios already. All of these radios […]
The recent temporary failure of an Inmarsat satellite serving the Pacific, has forced commercial aircraft to rely on the backup HF communications system used between air traffic controllers and pilots over the Pacific. On April 16 the satellite began experiencing a service outage affecting aircraft transiting through the North and South Pacific Major World Air […]
A celebration of how amateur radio has been serving people for over 100 years. With over 3 million radio amateurs worldwide this day is the perfect time to tune in and connect with fellow hobbyists. Date: Tuesday, April 18, 2023 Time : All Day This year’s theme is “Human Security for All, HS4A” The theme […]
We have received some extraordinary footage all the way from an Argentinian Antarctic base. Penguins enjoying some music being played in this very remote location from a Tecsun Radio. In an all white landscape, typically quiet apart from the sound of cracking ice, distant seals and penguins honking. Alejandro LU8YD captured some penguins being entertained […]
Often it is the less-than-satisfactory experiences in life that result in one being more grateful for the good things. I know good old fashioned customer service is harder to come by these days, but I honestly assumed there were still some remnants of customer service remaining in most industries. It now makes a lot of […]
For the last 77 years, the Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been run on Boxing Day December 26. After 1 year off due to Covid in 2020, the race was run again last Boxing Day in 2021 We are excited to announce that the cannon will sound at the start of the race once […]