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Shortwave Broadcast Schedules

Shortwave Broadcast Schedules

by Black Cat Systems

242 ratings
119 reviews
🌟 Lifestyle
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$3.99

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Released
November 2, 2011
Updated
January 11, 2017

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Black Cat Systems
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Access up-to-date schedules for international longwave, mediumwave, and shortwave broadcast stations. Easily search for stations by various criteria and log your listening experiences. Never miss your favorite broadcasts with reminders and a personal logbook.

✓Broadcast schedules for 11,000+ stations
✓Search by name, frequency, time, language, area, country
✓View stations currently on air
✓Personal listening logbook
✓Favorite stations and broadcast reminders
✓Detailed station information
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What users say about Shortwave Broadcast Schedules

Reviews of Shortwave Broadcast Schedules are mostly positive: the Lifestyle app is rated 4.5/5 from 242 App Store ratings. What users like most: comprehensive shortwave station database, regular automatic schedule updates. Top complaints: crashes when writing notes in logs, text encoding issues with apostrophes/quotes. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 📚Comprehensive shortwave station database
  • 🔄Regular automatic schedule updates
  • 📱Portable and convenient tool
  • 🎯Accurate station identification
  • 📝Useful logging feature
  • 🔍Flexible search and filter options
  • ⏰'On Now' feature for current broadcasts
  • 💰Affordable one-time purchase
  • 🛠️Well-maintained by developer
  • 📖Helpful FAQ documentation

Negative things

  • 🐛Crashes when writing notes in logs
  • 🔤Text encoding issues with apostrophes/quotes
  • 📱Landscape-only orientation
  • 🖥️Outdated UI design
  • ⚠️Inconsistent data accuracy
  • 🔧Poor iOS compatibility
  • ⏱️12-hour clock display error
  • 🎮Non-intuitive navigation
  • 📊Limited sorting capabilities
  • 🔌High battery consumption reported
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What's New in Shortwave Broadcast Schedules

1.6

January 11, 2017

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Added a logging feature, so users can keep logs of stations they hear. Updates for iOS 10.2.

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User reviews

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Is the app not working anymore?

Is it me or the app isn’t working as we’re into the A26 listening season
SSlimshadypyro

Old App, not updated for almost a decade!

No frequencies below 12.786 Mhz are being updated.
CConcertina65

Great app

Love this app, makes listening easier and more enjoyable.
MMikobarks

Still the best

This app is supported by the author who regularly updates the data with the EIBI schedules. Fast and convenient!
Wwardroutt

Excellent information

This is a stellar app that does what no one else has accomplished. My goto app for shortwave listening. Very accurate and timely info. Thanks for making this for us.
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Reported Bugs

8 issues

App crashes when writing notes in logs (iOS 17)

Bug

Text encoding corrupts apostrophes and quotation marks

Bug

12-hour clock offset error

Bug

App won't open or auto-closes on some devices

Bug

Keyboard won't dismiss properly

Bug

Incompatible with iOS 11.3+

Bug

Frequency field reverts when saving log entries

Bug

Heavy battery drain on newer iPhones

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Requested Features

14 requests

Portrait and landscape orientation support

Feature

Modern UI redesign for current iOS standards

Feature

Sort/filter by frequency

Feature

Sort logs by frequency instead of date only

Feature

Reverse chronological order for log display

Feature

Export logs via email or other methods

Feature

Ability to add new discovered frequencies

Feature

Filter by country and language

Feature

Abbreviation glossary for beginners

Feature

Transmitter location and signal strength data

Feature

Geolocation-based station filtering

Feature

Audio streaming capability

Feature

Keyboard dismissal improvement

Feature

Edit frequency field in log entries

Feature

FAQ

What does the Shortwave Broadcast Schedules app do?

This app provides up-to-date broadcast schedules for over 11,000 international longwave, mediumwave, and shortwave radio stations. It allows users to search for stations by various criteria, view what's currently on air, and keep a personal log of their listening experiences.

How can I find stations that are on the air right now?

The app displays stations currently on the air in bold text, making them easy to spot. You can also tap a dedicated button to see a list of all stations that are actively broadcasting at the moment.

Is this app free to use?

Yes, the app is free to download and use. Updated schedules can also be downloaded for free, ensuring you always have the latest information.

What information can I log about a station?

The app allows you to create a personal logbook where you can record details for each station you hear. This includes the date, time, frequency, SIO (Signal, Interference, Other), and any other notes you wish to add.

Can I get reminders for my favorite broadcasts?

Yes, you can mark stations as favorites and set reminders for specific broadcasts. This feature helps ensure you never miss listening to a transmission from your preferred stations.