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 . . .”
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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??”
Why YOU need a Shortwave Radio RIGHT NOW . . .
If your world view consists of the “programming” you are being subjected to by the mainstream media commie fuck cock sucking liars ( FIFY ) and assorted satanists YOU don’t even know you’re up shit creek without a paddle or even a boat . . . This next video will help point you in theContinue reading “Why YOU need a Shortwave Radio RIGHT NOW . . .”
I guess it depends on YOUR definition of Humor . . .
Also depends on your interests – long time radio aficionado – short wave – commercial broadcast – CB radio – 60 years worth next year – ran across this quite awhile back and literally stumbled across it yesterday looking for something else – found it to be as funny ( to me – YMMV )Continue reading “I guess it depends on YOUR definition of Humor . . .”
So YOU think YOU are going to hide?? (inverter noise)
So you have your stash of food – water – whatever “preps” you feel comfortable with – and you realize the natural gas / electric are going to be shut off – your solar panels are not visible from street level – all your windows and doors are boarded up so your humble abode “appears”Continue reading “So YOU think YOU are going to hide?? (inverter noise)”
Some Neat History of Radio for YOU . . .
Believe it or not land/mobile/personal radio communications did not start with “The Rubber Duck” – I know a few of you won’t believe that – but it’s true! Enjoy! Have Fun! – Run the Gun! – and remember – Fish Heads are Cheap!!
Eton Elite 750
I had quite a time finding a good straight forward review on “The Tube” – the guy gives you a good look at the radio – no smoke and mirrors and bullshit – just a decent look at it – after picking one up – the only question I’m asking me is why did IContinue reading “Eton Elite 750”