How To Select a Shortwave Radio
Shortwave radios can provide you with hours of enjoyment. You can listen in on local emergency channels or pick up world news from around the globe. Shortwave radios typically offer a frequency range between 3 and 30 MHz and are very powerful for their compact size. There are a few key points you should keep in mind when selecting a shortwave radio. Does this Spark an idea?
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Figure out how much frequency coverage you want for your shortwave radio. You should select a shortwave radio with about 540 kHz to 30 MHz. This will give you the best range for what frequencies you can pick up. However, if you only plan to listen to local emergency calls, for example, you can select a shortwave radio with a smaller range.
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Select a shortwave radio with a digital display, rather than a slide rule. These are easier to read and operate because you can see precisely what frequency the shortwave radio is on. Slide rule models tend to be less expensive, but the digital display is worth the extra money.
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Make sure the shortwave radio you select can listen to both AM and SSB mode stations. This will allow you to listen to a greater variety of stations.
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Choose a shortwave radio that has a wide range of selectivity options. These options will allow you to narrow the selectivity bandwidths, which help you reduce the interference you hear on your radio.
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Select a shortwave radio that has the option to connect an external antenna. These usually offer better reception than internal antennas.
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