What's the status of shortwave radio overall? The question is this: How do you see the future of shortwave radio?
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Hector: Buying a shortwave radio for informational purposes is second to none! I agree with you that picking up a tiny signal half a world away is fun and challenging. Shortwave offers an incredible variety of programming - much with the local flavor of the country of origin - with the viewpoints from other cultures from around the world. I believe there is a definitive place for shortwave in the coming years, Hector. It used to be said that we all live in a global village. Today, it is said that we live in tumultuous, terror-filled times. 9/11 changed the world and there is no looking back. So when an act of terror occurs, what is the most reliable source of information? AM/FM/TV/Cable/Internet and Satellite communications will be silenced. Shortwave radio will be there, as always. No other form of communications can make that statement. As for the issue of program content and quality, where else can you find a source of varied information 24/7 365 days a year? There are absolutely no restrictions on what you can hear. In addition, during economic depression (such as we are currently experiencing on a worldwide basis) shortwave radio offers an alternative source of entertainment with the most bang for your nearly worthless buck. Hector, I think you hit on something when you said shortwave is changing shape. I don't for a minute believe it is dying; it is undergoing a transformation whose value will undoubtedly re-emerge in the months and years to come.
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So far, my reception has been pretty good. There are times that it is a problem from more distant stations, but for the stations I listen to, the reception has been very good.
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Well "J-Dawg", I too lament over what passes as "news" on our domestic media. On the international shortwave bands, you will find many sources for news, but realize that all will be "flavored" to reflect the opinions of the source nation. In other words, do not expect unbiased reportage.
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It sure seems to be defunct now. And most likely the entire company has gone down as well since their main product was really cordless phones and who needs them anymore? The website doesn't respond at all. Too bad because it worked very well in it's time. I suppose these units will all be discontinued since everything is available via smartphones anyway. However it is still possible to find and select stations directly from the radio.
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I'm trying to find out the same thing. It's weird. Mine detects stations that are very faint yet misses some of the major ones with strong signals. So how do I get those major stations?!? Hello Creative Labs: You're missing some obvious features, so plus update so you'll really be the best.
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ok,well,as i just stated in my last post, i have already gone to antennaweb.org.and their information must be taken with a grain of salt.the predictions for what you can and cannot get seem to be educated guesses,but do not pan out (at least in my case). but anyway,i already know that knowing the location of a transmitter generally helps.i only want information on different makes of converter boxes.
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Not that I'm aware of, but that would be great. The radio is fantastic. I'm getting stations I'd never gotten clearly before. It was a big investment for me, but glad I took the plunge.
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Marc, why did you answer a question about frequency range by stating where you bought lights? No one has answered the original question and it is very basic information.
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There are great SW transmitters in the U.S. I'm listening to WBCQ from Monticello, Maine right now. WBCQ Free Radio broadcasts the Fred Flintstone Music Show every Friday followed by Allan Weiner Worldwide radio show. The DX Wavescan program and Voice of America English language broadcasts to Africa are fun. There are lots of great SW programs. A decent receiver and good antenna will pull these shows in.
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Hi I think you will be fine with these radios, it works great and easy to use. Also saves last channel. do invest in longer antennas tho. Hope this helpsCheers
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Mark; I don't understand your question! I use only ham bands and it is an excellent little radio. I have heard others use out of band freq.
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a lot of the transmissions on short wave are single sideband(ham frequency's ) the pl 660 has a bfo nob for tuning in side band signals on am.
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Simple answer is NO. This is not a short wave radio transmiter. It will receive short wave broadcast only. This unit is an FM transmitter and you must have at least a Technician License issued by the FCC to transmit.
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I am looking for a portable radio with the following bands: AM/FM/SW/MWThe priority for me is AM and SW. I was considering the Kaito KA-1102 model. However, it has received mixed reviews with doubts about reliability. Please recommend a better model. My budget is upto $140. Thanks!
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This radio is one of the best SW portable radios. So if there still is a BBC SW world service directed towards the Mediterranean, you will be able to receive it. Best if you go on-line, and check if the BBC has not cut yet that service. It used to be in the 49m band. Three addtl. comments: 1) This is not the best FM radio, very dificult to tune in to a known frequency. I say that because if you go to Greece, expect "touristy" FM broadcasts in the morning in English. 2) There are much cheaper and better radios for local FM. The TECSUN PL-310et comes to mind. 3) This is a really good radio for AM! I expect that in Greece at night you should be able to listen to a few AM radio stations in English.
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Its always been a problem with small transistor radios. Nothing wrong with it. I live in NYC and somehow can't hold an FM signal unless I'm holding it. It's understandable. Don't think it doesn't work.
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Shortwave radio is Amateur radio broadcast (HAM radio). It travels very far distances, so even if local radio stations go offline during the zombie apocalypse, you can still hear amateur broadcasts from the other side of the continent (or further).