Today's dispatch spans the QRP triumphs and the humbling company of giants: a marginal-weather POTA activation that reached across the globe on 8 watts, and a young operator's week among the world's best at WRTC. On the shortwave side, RTI's French Service returns to the air while Carlos files another illustrated listening report — proof the bands still reward those who tune in.

In today’s roundup

• RTI French Service Announces August 2026 Shortwave Broadcasts to Europe and North Africa — The SWLing Post
  Radio Taiwan International's French Service returns to the air from Tamsui this August, a welcome bit of scheduled shortwave for SWLs across Europe and North Africa.
• How It Feels to Be a Young Ham in a Roomful of Experts — OnAllBands (DX Engineering)
  A young ham reflects on a week at WRTC surrounded by the world's top contesters, a candid look at learning among the very best.
• DB4REB: I Almost Stayed Home… Then I Worked West Malaysia with 8 Watts — QRPer
  Ralf nearly skipped an activation in blustery 40 km/h gusts, then bagged West Malaysia on 8 watts — a reminder that showing up beats staying home.
• Carlos’ Illustrated Radio Listening Report and Recording of Multiple Stations (July 21-28, 2026) — The SWLing Post
  Carlos Latuff's latest illustrated listening report pairs recordings of multiple AM and FM stations with a cartoonist's eye, a charming week of DXing on paper.

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