Amateur Radio and Shortwave Listening
Shortwave listening, also known as shortwave radio listening, is the hobby of listening to shortwave radio broadcasts from around the world. Shortwave radio refers to the range of radio frequencies that lie between 3 and 30 MHz, which can be used for long-distance communication over the ionosphere, a layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. Shortwave radio is often used by international broadcasters to transmit their programs to large geographical areas, making it possible for shortwave listeners to tune in and hear broadcasts from distant locations. Many people enjoy shortwave listening as a way to learn about other cultures and keep up with world events.
Here is an excellent and informative introduction to software-defined radios. This is a high-quality documentary as they all are from Tech Minds. I wish that many documentaries on YouTube would be as good as this one is. Most of the documentaries and editions are simply rubbish! Well done and thank you for your great and … Read more
Here is Radio Taiwan International on 15,440 kHz at 22:20 UTC 2013-06-23 as received on my JRC NRD 545D receiver, and as well on a Drake R8 receiver. This program was in English and was beamed to western North America. My antenna is a Par End-fedz EF-20, meant for Amateur use on the 20-meter band. … Read more
That makes it the best night to try and catch some pirate radio on the shortwave bands. For North America, try listening between 6.9 and 7 Mhz. Broadcasts may be in AM but also check USB and LSB. Happy hunting! Halloween is the best night for pirates
I just came across a great thread over on Reddit about how to clean the sticky coating that afflicts so many portable shortwave radios. This is great news! A user who goes by the name neonmica says- “Tackiness is completely gone. Lettering untouched. A damp cloth with a little Borax. Then some detail works with … Read more
There are many free software programs available for shortwave listeners and ham radio operators. Some popular options include: There are many other free software programs available as well, each with its own specific features and capabilities. It is worth exploring different options to find the one that best meets your needs and interests. Here is … Read more
