The Quadrantids

The Quadrantids have the potential to be the strongest shower of the year but usually fall short due to the short length of maximum activity (6 hours) and the poor weather experienced during early January. The average hourly rates one can expect under dark skies is...

Christmas Music 2025 – updated 12/17

CONTEST IS CLOSED! The WTFDA is running a contest for the month of December. The grand prize is an Airspy HF+ Discovery! All our members have to do is tell us what stations in their area play Christmas Music all day. We’ve had a good amount of entries so far....
The Geminids – 2025

The Geminids – 2025

The Geminid meteor shower in 2025 will peak on the night of December 13-14, with the best viewing conditions due to a waning crescent moon. This shower is known for producing bright meteors, with rates potentially reaching up to 150 meteors per hour under optimal...
Mandatory ATSC3.0?

Mandatory ATSC3.0?

Maybe? Maybe not? The FCC is thinking about it. The FCC says to leave it up to the stations. Make it voluntary. The NAB says not so fast. Make it February 2028. What happens now? Read about it...

WRTH Drops Paper!

WRTH Drops Paper! The World Radio-TV Handbook for 2026 Will Be the Last Printed Issue.  According to the publisher, the change to digital is due to “rising costs in printing, paper, tariffs, logistics and labor (which) have made it financially unsustainable to...