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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

SPOTLIGHT: WANTOK - A MELANESIAN VOICE ON THE AIR You can still hear one Radio Australia program on shortwave via Radio New Zealand Pacific. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/09/spot...

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SPOTLIGHT: WANTOK - A MELANESIAN VOICE ON THE AIR

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

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - SEPTEMBER 1972 This month I talk about my first mediumwave DXpedition. Reception of stations from Europe, Africa and the Middle East at our location in south-east Victoria, Australia. Join me as we travel back in time to September 1972. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/09/open...

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - SEPTEMBER, 1972

First Mediumwave DXpedition back in 1972 - amazing what could nbe heard in those days.

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

17665 TAIWAN. Voice of Independent Myanmar - Paochung. S/on 0030 Burmese to Myanmar with commentaries. This is a weekly (Sun only) service for Myanmar by Reporters Without Borders (RSF) and Mizzima. At Mt Evelyn, severe QRM from the co-channel CNR 8 Minorities service in Mongolian.

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

UPDATED: SPOTLIGHT: RADIO VANUATU This small nation of many islands is always great DX for the enthusiastic shortwave listener! medxr.blogspot.com/2020/06/focu...

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - AUGUST 1972 👉 I compare the price of the 1973 WRTH with today’s prices. It might surprise you! 👉 We also look at the BBC World Radio Club. 👉 And QSLs, logs and monitoring notes from that era. Join me as we time travel back to August 1972. medxr.blogspot.com/2026/08/open...

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - AUGUST 1972

DX history coming to life. I open my logbook at August 1972 and I peek inside the Australian DX News magazine.

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

BROKEN LINK FIXED! It should go to the playlist OK now. 👍😁 DXING OUTDOORS - Shortwave radio in the field I’ve put together a new YouTube playlist that spans the past ten years of outdoor DXing. medxr.blogspot.com/2025/09/dxin...

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DXING OUTDOORS - Shortwave radio in the field

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

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

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...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

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

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - JULY 1972

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

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...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 11/07/2026

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-...

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

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

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-...

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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.

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 20/06/2026

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...

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DX Quick Tips - June 17, 2026

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

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

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...

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - JUNE 1972

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

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...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 23/05/2026

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-...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

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...

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - APRIL 1972

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

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...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 15/03/2026

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...

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - MARCH 1972

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

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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...

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ARCHIVE RECORDING: Djibouti Radio on Mediumwave in 1972.

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

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-...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

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...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

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...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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

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

YouTube video by Rob Wagner VK3BVW

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 21/01/2026

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...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

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...

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VIDEO - CHECKING OUT THE VOACAP 2026 CHANGES AND REDESIGN

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

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-...

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THE CHANGING KOREAN BROADCASTING LANDSCAPE - Part 2

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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-...

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THE CHANGING KOREAN BROADCASTING LANDSCAPE - Part 1

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 02/01/2026

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-...

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THE TOP MEDXR POSTS OF 2025

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

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...

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RADIO SINGAPORE ON MEDIUMWAVE - ARCHIVE RECORDING FROM 1973

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

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...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 06/12/2025

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...

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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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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

National Unity Radio is featured in an article on the current state of shortwave broadcasting in North and South Korea. The article, titled "The Changing Korean Broadcasting Landscape", will appear in the December 2025 Spectrum Monitor Magazine. (Available Nov 24). youtu.be/rrHnLCHtayk

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National Unity Radio beaming to North Korean ShortwaveListeners

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 15/11/2025

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - NOVEMBER 1971 The second part of our new series, revisiting shortwave activities from the past. This month, November 1971…..54 years ago! medxr.blogspot.com/2025/11/open...

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - NOVEMBER 1971

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 08/11/2025

VORW RADIO INTERNATIONAL vs KNLS - RESOLVED! NOTE: TWO UPDATES have been added since this was first posted! Things move fast, it seems! medxr.blogspot.com/2025/11/vorw...

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VORW RADIO versus KNLS - RESOLVED!

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 29/10/2025

B25 TRANSMISSION CHANGES A list of 60 schedule changes made by broadcasters monitored over the past few days, since the start of the new B25 transmission season. medxr.blogspot.com/2025/10/b25-...

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B25 TRANSMISSION CHANGES - Some New Frequencies

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

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

OPENING THE LOGBOOK - OCTOBER 1971 A new series, looking at shortwave radio activities from the past. Today, we go back in time 54 years to October 1971. medxr.blogspot.com/2025/10/open...

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OPENING THE LOGBOOK - OCTOBER 1971

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 05/10/2025

INDONESIA ON SHORTWAVE - Then and Now - Part 2 In the 2000s, Indonesia saw big changes. We discuss the four main networks, the remaining SW stations, as well as the new outlet, and provide tips for catching these challenging DX signals. medxr.blogspot.com/2025/10/indo... #radiorepublikindonesia

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INDONESIA ON SHORTWAVE: Then and Now - Part 2

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Rob VK3BVW, Mount Evelyn DX Report @robvk3bvw.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

DX QUICK TIPS - October 3, 2025 We have had some challenging propagation conditions recently! But here’s a list of signals monitored during the good times! medxr.blogspot.com/2025/10/dx-q...

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DX QUICK TIPS - October 3, 2025

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

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