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Equipment / Re: Shortwave radio / What to buy, What I am looking for
« on: September 14, 2014, 0300 UTC »
Copy, now that I CAN do. Thanks.
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Equipment / Re: Shortwave radio / What to buy, What I am looking for
« on: September 12, 2014, 0905 UTC »
Essay, Token, Jari,
Cheers for all the great info / lessons (a bit beyond me still), I will go through all the reviews on Amazon and make a purchase shortly. Will advise what I end up with. Is the roll out wire antenna really a factor / benefit? I do not know why, but I have a fascination to dial in strange and far away transmission, aside from having a radio for general preparedness. Eager to get started.
Thanks,
DXB-Guy
Cheers for all the great info / lessons (a bit beyond me still), I will go through all the reviews on Amazon and make a purchase shortly. Will advise what I end up with. Is the roll out wire antenna really a factor / benefit? I do not know why, but I have a fascination to dial in strange and far away transmission, aside from having a radio for general preparedness. Eager to get started.
Thanks,
DXB-Guy
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Equipment / Re: Shortwave radio / What to buy, What I am looking for
« on: September 09, 2014, 0124 UTC »
Awesome link and tips. I just found this on the PL-660 after your recommendations, it's a YT video from Comm-prepper. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6arKILs6XYs
In a nutshell, what is single side band?
In a nutshell, what is single side band?
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Equipment / Re: Shortwave radio / What to buy, What I am looking for
« on: September 09, 2014, 0057 UTC »
Thanks for the quick reply! Looks good. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-ICF-SW7600GR-Shortwave-Receiver-Reception/dp/B00006IS4X
Also looks a bit complex however. Should I purchase this item as well? http://www.amazon.com/Sangean-ANT-60-Short-Wave-Antenna/dp/B000023VW2/ref=pd_sim_e_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EGVC4CZGJ7MA2QX3NE4
I recently came across the "The Buzzer" on YouTube, IDK why but it is festinating.
Cheers.
Also looks a bit complex however. Should I purchase this item as well? http://www.amazon.com/Sangean-ANT-60-Short-Wave-Antenna/dp/B000023VW2/ref=pd_sim_e_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=1EGVC4CZGJ7MA2QX3NE4
I recently came across the "The Buzzer" on YouTube, IDK why but it is festinating.
Cheers.
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Equipment / Shortwave radio / What to buy, What I am looking for
« on: September 09, 2014, 0025 UTC »
Hey folks,
I hope the is the right thread to post this question in as I am new here. Aside from operating VHF/UHF as a pilot and what I have seen/found on YouTube and Wikipedia, I am basically 99% clueless about Shortwave, still I would like to buy a radio. The problem is which one and from where?
I might be interested in a desk (external antenna, maybe even one that runs out of the window) model for home, but I would like to start with something simple and portable/travel ready. I would also like one that has the ability (freq' range) to pick up "number stations", the "clock" or atomic clock freq' (not sure what it is actually called), a unit that would be appropriate to help in all types of emergences and has a portable yet external antenna. Most importantly, easy to use for a beginner.
I do knot know anything about the bands, high, top, side, low etc etc.
Links appreciated.
Thanks, DXB Guy.
I hope the is the right thread to post this question in as I am new here. Aside from operating VHF/UHF as a pilot and what I have seen/found on YouTube and Wikipedia, I am basically 99% clueless about Shortwave, still I would like to buy a radio. The problem is which one and from where?
I might be interested in a desk (external antenna, maybe even one that runs out of the window) model for home, but I would like to start with something simple and portable/travel ready. I would also like one that has the ability (freq' range) to pick up "number stations", the "clock" or atomic clock freq' (not sure what it is actually called), a unit that would be appropriate to help in all types of emergences and has a portable yet external antenna. Most importantly, easy to use for a beginner.
I do knot know anything about the bands, high, top, side, low etc etc.
Links appreciated.
Thanks, DXB Guy.
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