Christmas Music 2025

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. Here is the list...
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...
Sample This!

Sample This!

The Summer of MeTV FM!…. plus more! It’s the Frankens!! WRME-LD Chicago "MeTV FM" - E'skip reception (400 miles! when Es was to the top of the dial) by Jim Thomas https://wtfda.org/wp-content/uploads/jpegs/87.75-WRME-LP-Chicago-MeTV-FM.mp3...
E Skip Is Around the Corner

E Skip Is Around the Corner

**What Is Sporadic-E Propagation in the Radio and TV world?** Sporadic-E propagation (or Es) is when radio signals are reflected off clouds of ionized gas in the E layer of the ionosphere, allowing radio amateurs to make contacts over distances of up to 2,200 miles...
The Perseids Peaks August 13th

The Perseids Peaks August 13th

The Perseid meteor shower is one of the most prolific showers of the year, producing rich, bright streaks.  The Perseids are active from mid-July until late August and will peak on the night of Aug. 12, before dawn on Aug. 13, 2024. Viewers can start observing...