Unbeknown to many, MIAMI based broadcaster WRMI, one of the largest shortwave radio operations in the world, has a huge shortwave antenna array in a paddock north of Lake Okeechobee in Central Florida. This shortwave broadcaster is able to beam high power signals to Europe, when it is needed most!! As we know, shortwave was […]
The BBC World Service will use shortwave radio to deliver trustworthy news to Russians, now that the Kremlin is blocking Western media websites’ reporting on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This was a propaganda tactic used in World War 2. The broadcaster stopped shortwave transmissions to Europe in 2008. The broadcaster announced it is broadcasting four […]
The world watches as the crisis in Ukraine unfolds. The Ukrainian government has imposed a state of emergency. This state of emergency allows the authorities to temporarily limit the public’s constitutional rights. This includes a ban on producing and spreading information that may “destabilise the situation as well as a ban on amateur radio communications […]
This Annual event dedicated to radio was created by *UNESCO in 2011. *UNESCO stands for The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation which is a specialised agency of the United Nations aimed at promoting world peace and security through international cooperation in education, arts, sciences, and culture. The first-ever world radio day commenced in […]
Tecsun Radios Australia is proud to offer you the opportunity to own this piece of history in the making! This is 76th edition is the last printed edition of the famous World Radio and Television Handbook, used by shortwave enthusiasts around the world since 1947. Do not miss the opportunity to acquire the last printed version of the […]
Got plans for Australia Day? You may want to change them and test your shortwave operating skills! This Australia Day why not enter the Amateur Radio Australia Day contest? This is the first time this contest has been held to promote community participation and to improve operating skills and will no doubt become an institution […]
A controversial decision in 2017 lead to the ABC turning off its domestic shortwave radio service, much to the disappointment and anger of remote listeners. It’s reasoning for turning off the shortwave broadcasts was that it would only affect a small number of listeners and in fact save operating costs of $1.9M, which could be […]
For the last 76 years, the Sydney to Hobart yacht race has been run on Boxing Day December 26. Sadly last year due to COVID, the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia announced that the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race would not be proceeding in 2020. The great news is it will be recommencing in 2021 […]
At this time of year is there anything more ingrained in our tradition than watching “A Christmas Carol” on Christmas Eve every year? A tale we all grew up with, a lesson about being humble and enjoying the small moments of kindness and happiness in life. A Christmas Carol recounts the story of Ebenezer Scrooge, […]
Yes, it is the season of giving! With holidays coming up it is also the time for exploring your hobbies and creating your own space to do more of the things you enjoy If this year has taught us anything, making sure your home is as comfortable as possible is paramount. If you have dabbled […]