If you’ve been a shortwave listener for a long time, you probably remember Ian McFarland’s popular SWL Digest program on Radio Canada International. Well, I’m happy to report that Ian is alive and well and living on the west coast of Canada, where he has recently released a series of podcasts called SWL Digest 2025, produced in cooperation with well-known DXer Colin Newell and available on Colin’s website, DXer.ca.
On episode 1 of SWL Digest 2025, the program returns to its roots with an introductory walk down memory lane with Ian, Colin and Bob Zanotti, formerly of Swiss Radio International’s Two Bobs DX program. In episode 2, the journey continues with Ian McFarland and Larry Magne of Passport to World Band Radio. And on episode 3, the dialogue carries on with Ian, Bob, and Larry speaking with Colin Newell.
I’m also happy to report that the first three editions of the new SWL Digest will be re-aired on WRMI shortwave on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, February 10, 11, and 12. Those are UTC days, and the times for those broadcasts on each of those days will be 0300 UTC on 9455 kHz, 0400 UTC on 5950 kHz, and 0500 UTC on 5850 kHz.
Jeff White, General Manager
WRMI Radio Miami International
10400 NW 240th Street
Okeechobee, Florida 34972 USA
