The SWL DXing news report (episode 29): End of an era for TWR | VOA testing a return on 15460 kHz?

Welcome to another edition of The SWL DXing News Report. This is episode 29 with your monthly roundup of what’s happening across the shortwave bands, DX catches, frequency changes and other broadcast news from around the world.In this episode I cover:📡 Reports of VOA tests on 15460 kHz, possibly originating from Greenville, North Carolina.🛰️ Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation testing on 1548 kHz (mediumwave).🗺️ TWR’s shortwave transmissions from Guam are scheduled to end this month, and what listeners can expect as these services wrap up.⚖️ Voice of America — the broadcaster faces further uncertainty amid the US government shutdown; we look at the implications for international HF services.🌏 Radio Taiwan International confirms continued presence on the SW bands amid strong listener interest.🇬🇭 Ghana — authorities threaten to revoke hundreds of inactive broadcast licences.📘 New book on the BBC in Africa — a concise overview of the book’s main arguments and why it matters for broadcasting history.🔊 Four reception reports from listeners around the world - namely from the US, Germany, Serbia and México.🌐 HF Propagation Forecast & Geomagnetic Outlook🔗 Here are Some Useful Resources & Links:🌐 Propagation Forecast websites📡 Current conditions: https://hamradiofornontechies.com/current-ham-radio-conditions/📡 Australian HF forecast: https://www.sws.bom.gov.au/HF_Systems/6/1📡 Global HF conditions: https://www.sws.bom.gov.au/HF_Systems/6/1/1📡 NOAA Soace Weather Centre: https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/🎧 Podcast RSS Feedhttps://anchor.fm/s/f9ac4be0/podcast/rssℹ️ What are SINPO codes?https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SINPO_code#shortwave #dxing #voanews #mediumwave #radiotaiwan #twrguam #broadcastnews #swling #radiohistory #radio