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BCB Filters in the House!

One issue with SWL – Short Wave Listening – in and around metro areas is BCBI – BroadCast Band Interfernce . . . One of the issues with SDR receivers is by their very design they are broad banded – boat anchors not so much – most have filters in the circuitry and band spreadContinue reading “BCB Filters in the House!”

Antenna “Trim” for SWL?

A short video from Stan Gibillisco – Pay attention here folks – he’s trying to learn you something . . . That little learning experience didn’t hurt to bad did it? No headaches or nosebleeds? – and yes an antenna tuner can and does make a difference . . . Listening to Radio Tamazuj atContinue reading “Antenna “Trim” for SWL?”

Using the Grayline – SWL “Stuff”

Bruce – why can’t I hear XXXX on X.XXX at X P.M. – but I can hear it like a local station at X A.M.?? Remember what I said about Short Wave Listening being like real estate? Real estate is but 3 things when you get to the basics – location – location – location.Continue reading “Using the Grayline – SWL “Stuff””

“Pirate” and Regular Shortwave Radio Stations – Folks there is a TON of stuff out there . . .

But Bruce – there isn’t anything on my shortwave to listen to! – Really? There is a whole world of stuff out there – the next 3 to 5 weeks are going to be stupid busy but I will try to get some tips and tricks and techniques put together for you folks to helpContinue reading ““Pirate” and Regular Shortwave Radio Stations – Folks there is a TON of stuff out there . . .”

6678kHz Pirate Radio Echo Charlie 6678 kHz

The title is what he labeled his YouTube video – so there it is – there always has been stuff on shortwave that “isn’t” there – there are several different web sites out here that list virtually every sanctioned broadcast – what is amazing is the amount of stuff that you can find that noContinue reading “6678kHz Pirate Radio Echo Charlie 6678 kHz”

An Introduction to SIGINT

For what it’s worth – if you learn it – an SDR running on your smart phone – it is a computer after all – is quite portable and very interesting . . . With the right antenna ( quite small actually ) you can signal hunt with it . . . ( for entertainmentContinue reading “An Introduction to SIGINT”

The ionosphere, Shortwave Radio, and Propagation . . .

Do you go from “there’s nothing to listen to on my radio” to “WOW! – there’s a bunch of stuff on my radio” – ASSUMING you have a decent antenna – This is a little dry ( that is an understatement by the way . . . ) but it will help you understand someContinue reading “The ionosphere, Shortwave Radio, and Propagation . . .”

Shortwave Dream Receivers and The Golden Years of Shortwave Listening

Started with a Hallicrafters ( don’t remember the model # ) then got my dream receiver for Christmas – it’s at 9:40 in the video – many others since – but that was still the bestest one! ( at least in my memories – LOL! ) Did you recognize any of these? This next videoContinue reading “Shortwave Dream Receivers and The Golden Years of Shortwave Listening”

1950’s Era 5000 watt AM Transmitter

The guy laughing through the video kinda spoils the whole thing – but it gives you a good look at state of the art – 1950’s era – right at the beginning of the video you get a short look at the current transmitter – the rack full of stuff on the right is satelliteContinue reading “1950’s Era 5000 watt AM Transmitter”

SWL – Wheres is all the DX??

Kinda like real estate – location / location / location – Short Wave Listening is conditions / conditions / conditions . . . Dave Casler gives you a quick overview / introduction of why you can – or cannot – hear “stuff” on your radio . . . And here’s a page from Upstate NYContinue reading “SWL – Wheres is all the DX??”