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Introduction to shortwave propagation

A blog mainly about my favourite hobby-amateur radio, shortwave listening and radio in its many forms.

Pirate radio stations broadcasting on shortwave radio. Chatrooms, pirate radio forums, shortwave pirate station loggings, information on pirate radio broadcasting, pirate FM broadcasting.

The Ultimate Control Software for the IC-7300, IC-7610, IC-7600, IC-7850, IC-7851 and Others is a control software suite that includes additional interesting features such as support for the built in Spectrum Scope, Audio monitors, Shortwave DB, CW Terminal, Clublog Spotting, Memory management, interface to Ham Radio Deluxe Logbook, DM780, n1mm+, log4om, DXLab and other. Runs on Windows OS, commercial licence.

A mailing list in spanish to exchange shortwave dx i nformations

Amplitude Modulation Forever for ham radio operators, shortwave listeners and collectors

Shortwave listening web site from Brazil

Blog post announcing that Ham Radio, shortwave listeners and broadcast band listeners will be protected by Law in Europe

Active Receiving Antennas, designed for reception of shortwave, mediumwave and longwave signals and VHF/UHF signals

The DXCC World Map web application is a modern and interactive mapping tool designed for shortwave radio enthusiasts. It showcases a high-quality world map along with the Sun's position, sunrise and sunset times, the terminator, coordinates, QTH locator, azimuth, azimuth map, current DXCC list, Aurora, and WWV Geophysical Alert Messages. Additionally, it provides the SFI, X-Ray, Kp, and Ap indices.

DL1OFC, operating from Hankensbüttel, Germany, shares insights into the fascinating hobby of amateur radio. While the station has been on hiatus since 2016, the site provides a valuable archive of activities and technical information. DL1OFC was active across various bands and modes, including 145.225 MHz FM, 430.225 MHz FM, 29.600 MHz FM, and DMR via DB0AGM on TS-1 TG-262 DL. Shortwave operations included SSB on the 40m through 10m bands, as well as 6m. The site details regional amateur radio activities in and around Hankensbüttel, offering a glimpse into local field days and community involvement. A notable feature is Die Isetalrunde, a regional amateur radio net covering the area from the Harz mountains to the sea. The site also includes general information on radio technology, tips for obtaining an amateur radio license, and discussions on VHF/HF propagation, including specifics on the 70 MHz band.

Shortwave radio listening club in Brazil

North american QRP CW Club, open to any licensed radio amateur or shortwave listener (SWL) worldwide with at least some interest in CW/QRP operation. Encouraging the use of CW and helping all hams increase CW speed and proficiency

A nice blog about DXing, Shortwave Radio Listening (SWL) and Amateur (Ham) Radio by VK3BVW

A Web forum dedicated to HF underground and in particular to Shortwave Pirate Radio Forums and Spy Numbers listenings

An inexpensive portable radio that you can travel with. ATS-505 would be a good choice for a first-time purchaser of a shortwave radio.

Station QRP is a free low power pioneer shortwave radio station on 6.925 kHz AM

GARS official web site. Our club is for those with an interest in Amateur Radio and Shortwave Listening in the Grimsby and Cleethorpes areas of North East Lincolnshire.

Welcome to our line of Low Frequency, Natural Radio Research, Broadcast, Marine and Shortwave products. Our evolving product line is the result of our dedicated research efforts primarily in the areas of LF, VLF, MF, and HF.

A quick and easy logging application designed for BCL and shortwave listeners, requires a recent Windows OS and .Net Framework

A blog dedicated to military communications shortwave intercepts, sponsored by the Teak Publishing

Number stations are shortwave transmissions from foreign intelligence agencies to spies in the field of foreign countries.

This channel is all about radio listening and dxing. I will be covering frequency bands like longwave, AM/MW and shortwave. I'm embarking on my renew interest in this hobby since my childhood.

Encrypted messages, fancy technology, spies use them all to communicate, but sometimes the best way to hide is in plain sight. Right now, broadcasting across the airwaves around the world, are automated, anonymous shortwave AM radio stations that most governments won't acknowledge even exist, much less explain

Ham radio stuff, scanner and shortwave topics at KE6ZGP blog

The build was an experiment to see if a tube receiver could be stable enough to receive digital shortwave radio broadcasts. The tube acts as both an oscillator and mixer, so the receiver is a type of direct conversion receiver.

The Spectrum Monitor, amateur, shortwave AM FM TV Scanning Satellite magazine, is edited and published by Ken Reitz KS4ZR, former managing editor, features editor, columnist and feature writer for Monitoring Times.

This active antenna for the shortwave band provides surprising performance, even indoors. As the name implies, the main loop is made from a Hula-Hoop with the metallic paint stripped off and a single turn of 14AWG copper wire inserted inside the hoop.

Spy Numbers Stations are shortwave radio stations that are speculated to have been broadcasting since World War I. The true origin and purpose of them are unknown. A popular theory is that these stations are intended for spies in the field using a One Time Pad. Another theory is that they are used in drug smuggling operations.

A dual band X-frame wire antenna made using 4 turns for response down to 3 MHz or so, and 2 turns (switched) for response up to around 18 MHz. The loop configurations are tuned using common eBay 365 pF tuning caps.

Shortwave and Amateur Radio Log (SWLog) is a modern suite of applications that provide logging and remote control for amateur radio and shortwave, utility, and broadcast listening. SWLog has been continuously improved and expanded since it was first released in 1988. SWLog is a suite of products that provides logging, radio control, GPS synchronization, QSL management, reporting, and propagation prediction. Program schedules from HFCC, ILGRadio, AOKI, ADDX, SWSkeds, EiBi, and others are leveraged for broadcast reception. Call sign lookups and remote logbooks are integrated with ClubLog, eQSL, QRZ, Ham365, HamQTH, and LoTW. SWLog provides Android and iOS applications for logging on the go as well as web servers for logging and remote control from anywhere. SWLog works on Windows, Linux, iOS and Android

A QSL Cards collection divided into North American Shortwave Pirate Radio QSLs abd European Shortwave Pirate Radio QSLs

Worldwide Map of shortwave transmitters. Based on shortwave schedule database, this website let you serarch using filters for broadcasts schedule and at the same time to diplay the transmitter map.

From the sortwave radio audio archive, a collection of recordings of several spy numbers stations, russian, spanish, cuban audio recordings

Amateur radio enthusiast Jean-Paul Suijs discusses combating manmade noise (QRM) in radio signals using AI. Detailing experiments with phase-shifting techniques and the self-learning nature of AI, he explores AI-based audio processing apps for real-time noise cancellation during radio contests, demonstrating results on both medium wave and shortwave bands.

The Yaesu FT-710 is Yaesu s compact, shortwave transceiver that uses the SDR technology known from FT-DX101 and FT-DX10, which is a great fit for our fast-paced, comfortable world. The FT-710 is a perfect entry-level device. If you're thinking of buying a compact transceiver with SDR technology, it is a good choice.

This guide explores the captivating hobby of shortwave listening (SWL), offering insights for beginners and enthusiasts alike. It covers key shortwave broadcast bands, essential tools like antennas and receivers, and practical tips to enhance listening experiences. Recommendations include budget-friendly SDR receivers, traditional radios like the TECSUN PL-680, and antennas suited for various environments. Additional resources, such as the World Radio & TV Handbook and online tools like Short-Wave.Info, are highlighted to help identify signals and maximize the enjoyment of SWL.

SWList iOS App, provides access to the EiBi list for discovering and identifying shortwave radio stations, curated by Eike Bierwirth. It offers four search methods: by frequency, radio band, station name, or language. Users can view detailed station information and map locations if available, with support for both light and dark modes.

Presents DJ5IL's personal amateur radio station, detailing his journey as a licensed operator since 1973. The resource covers his **shack setup**, including an Elecraft K4D, Icom IC-7610, and various vintage transceivers like the Drake 2-B, along with a SPE Expert 1K-FA amplifier. Antenna systems include a PRO.SIS.TEL RD1524T rotary dipole for 40/20/15/10m at 15m height, an 18m vertical dipole with an SGC SG-230 tuner for 3.5-30 MHz, and an inverted-V dipole for 80m. The site features a **QSL gallery** showcasing his custom card designs and outlines his QSL policy, emphasizing the exchange of unique, personalized cards over generic confirmations. It also includes a detailed operator's biography, tracing his early fascination with radio, obtaining his license at 16, and memorable QSOs, such as a contact with his blood-relative W3NZ. The resource also delves into the historical significance of amateur radio's role in pioneering shortwave communication following the 1912 International Radiotelegraph Convention, which initially relegated amateurs to wavelengths of 200 meters and shorter. DJ5IL's philosophy on "ham spirit" is discussed, stressing the unpolitical nature of amateur radio as a global fraternity.

New Alfa Alfa Worldwide Radio DX Group Are Welcome, Also old Alfa Alfa members. Only Active Operators and SWL ShortWaveListers PostStation. You Make the Difference Whether You Are a CB Operator. Or just a Listener without a transmitter. And actively participates in the Alfa Alfa Worldwide Radio Dx Group. This keeps the Group Active and makes a difference compared to other sleeping club / group members. They are called spirit callings that are never heard or received by SWL qsl. You as Alfa Alfa Makes a difference and a group alive. Alfa Alfa Worldwide Radio Dx Group is looking for real, very active CB radio operators, and SWL ShortwaveListing Post Stations