Yes, back during the cold war I listened to Radio Cuba, Moscow, and others. Heard what I knew was their propaganda but it helped paint in my mind what was really going on. Loved hearing about their cultures.
Same for me back in the late 1970s. I remember listening to Russian state radio propaganda saying how crummy capitalism is and how everyone is poor. I was like I don't see any of that here.
Very true that was probably one of the best times to be a shortwave listener especially listening to all the creepy numbers stations and unknown things! Also do you remember publications like popular communications used to assign (upon your request) official receiving station identification call signs. So if you wrote into the publication to announce what you heard you could put your call sign ( if you didn't have a ham or CB license to identify your station)
With your inspirations and guidance, I've been able to start to form myself as a young 26 year old individual. You and other like you here on UA-cam inspire me to block out the mainstream "life" and do things that 99.8 percent of my generation don't know how to do or refuse to learn. I've learned tremendous amounts of important information here from your channel alone on life itself. Whether it's through your repair and build videos, your radio videos, or anything else you put out here.. I learn. Thank you
I'm also 26 i feel it man we definitely are on a different level than most of the younger adults these days. Keep it up ! We got this 👍 I always joke that it's because I listened to oldies growing up xD
@@droiddoes58 my son is the same age as you guys, I've been a ham radio operator since I was 13 and always had a love for radio and all things mechanical, my son won't have anything to do with radio, I wish he would, he has been interested with computers and coding and hardware, I'm glad that some of you guys like radios. Get involved and you guys will be the future of radio and it's tech, there's an amazing amount of work to be done and yet discovered!
I got my first sw radio back in the late 90’s and it really opened my eyes. Most people don’t understand how much of their media is simply propaganda. Thank you for putting this out there.
One of the last projects I worked on before retirement was installing tsunami warning sirens along the coast of Washington state. After researching the Cascadia Subduction Zone and the history of earthquakes and tsunamis, I made the decision to leave my coastal home and move inland and upcountry to a less vulnerable location. Lucky for me I have family with property and a new shop that was large enough for an apartment for a retired grandfather. I have since become the prepper advocate for my extended family. My attitude is to educate the people I love and open their eyes to decision making that will improve their odds in emergency situations. After the last 2 years, the good natured teasing has all but disappeared from my family. Framing decisions as “buying insurance” has brought along a majority of the family. The empty grocery store shelves didn’t hurt my arguments either. Be safe. Be proactive. Think long term.
I'm new to your channel, and I must say that I understood the frustration of the message you wanted to express. We in general may have differences in social, political, or human philosophy, but your point is universally valid: we need other sources other than the few filtered ones. In most of the industries I've worked in, it usually came down to consolidation of various outlets, rendering them to just a handful. To have a way to listen to many outlets is a great opportunity that's important to take. Thanks for all of the info and keep up the great work!
I used to listen to the shortwave radio from 1970 until 2012. Enjoyed the different viewpoints yet in 2012, the stations disappeared. I am going to have to revive my radio
Eric, thanks for this video. Despite the obvious difficulty you had in creating the video I think you nailed the topic in a very even handed way. I follow you from Canada and what you had to say applies to us as much as it applies to your closer neighbours. Pre-internet I used to go to the University library and read as many English language foreign newspapers as I could find. I also had a high school teacher who taught us that when reading news your first 2 questions should be who wrote the article and why. It is very rare to get a purely factual story. There is always opinion or perspective added in, intentionally or unintentionally. As you said, that is neither good or bad just something to be cognitive of. Thanks for all of your great videos and God bless your household.
I feel your pain! My fence sitter friends are now asking me about alternate media and comms. Seems being correct on outcomes of every issue in the last few years has swayed them. As far as offending people viewing your content? I have a feeling your viewers are here for the uncensored truth.
Well said my North Carolina neighbor. Most of the listeners understand exactly what you are trying to say. We hear you. Thanks for the encouraging video on getting information around the world and as uncensored as possible. Be safe & God Bless.
I was an avid shortwave listener since I was 5 years old during the Cold War and enjoyed listening to foreign broadcasts for information. I still enjoy it and a shortwave radio is about as crucial as having a flashlight in an emergency. You are right in saying that we are being spoon fed what they want us to hear. Go get a shortwave radio and open up the world for yourself. Radio is and will always be king. Also don’t rely on using credit, debit or ATM cards. Always have money in the bank and on reserve. With what’s happening in Eastern Europe, people can’t get goods and services because electronic banking is shutdown. While basic supplies are tight over there, you can still procure items if you have cash. If you don’t think that can happen here, you are naive. Foreign governments can hack into our systems and shutdown our electronic transactions. Word to the wise.
Great video. 10 years ago my sister-in-law gave me a huge 30's floor model Atwater Kent AM shortwave and it works! This thing is a piece of furniture. You just inspired me to look for a recap kit and replace any components to keep it going.
Hi Erik. Yes, I see from you on the video that this was difficult to make. Here are my thoughts: 1) you made suggestions; 2) you gave options and 3) taught folks about the information they can get from shortwave radio. By definition, not failure. You met your mission on this channel - to teach. I could see that you were fighting giving any personal opinions and you succeeded. That's one thing you and I both have in common. I suspect that no matter where anyone lives, their economic position, their politics - that this video has helped to expand and educate folks, because of your channel(s). I certainly intend on staying subscribed. I doubt that anyone who is subscribed will go anywhere either. I would be interested in your educated opinion of the shortwave stations that I can get on the internet. Maybe the next video? Conclusion: well done.
Good thing you made this video, if I had made it ,,, Oh would I have thrown out my option, boy howdy 🤣🤣🤣🐸 Reeeeeeeeeee. The Salt must flow I just bought a used Galaxy DX99V and I ordered some old CB books ,,, I'm trying
One thing that’s a bonus of having a couple base HF rigs , the one I’m currently using and hooked up , it receives from 0.30 kHz up to to 6 meter band . I listen to all kinds SW stations and news off a triband dipole ,, and if I hook it to my beams , it really picks up stations !
Problem is that most of the SWS (stations) of the 70's to 2000's are no longer on the air. Some have gone to internet podcasts, but most have disappeared. And those that are still broadcasting have pretty much stopped English language broadcasts.
Spot on! I think you handled this topic exceptionally well. You didn't take sides but encouraged people to get news from various sources, *OUTSIDE* North America, and evaluate it for themselves. That is a great suggestion. I personally listen to DW (Germany) radio New Zealand. Radio Portugal, radio Netherlands, radio Finland, among others.The news from some of them is a bit more even handed than our MSM. If any station has a particular agenda, that becomes clear pretty quickly. It is all about developing your critical thinking skills - it's helpful to source other viewpoints when doing that. I'm listening on an old Realistic DX-440. Thank you for this 😊.
Thanks Eric, I appreciate your videos all of them and I am not going anywhere, if people can't think for themselves and allow others to make decisions for them well that's on them. You have given your viewers an avenue in this video to get another means of information or opinions so they can do their own critical thinking, some can do this and others can not. Thanks again.
@@glasslinger Sadly, the electoral system is almost entirely captured and voting is a charade. Many people figured this out during 2020 but it's been going on for a lot longer than that. Our best bet at this point is to preserve our culture and way of life. The governance structure is simply too far gone.
I was a short wave listener since 1981 when I was given a radio for my birthday. I had heard my Uncle's in 1976 and from that time I wanted one of my own. WWV was the first station. Then Moscow, some weird rock and roll song. From the time I started seriously listening, I've never accepted one narrative as the final piece of info I need. A few years ago, after not being into shortwave for a while, my dad handed me a radio and said I could listen to airplanes on it like he and I used to enjoy doing together, but it was shortwave and no aircraft. I tuned up and down and found nothing. "Where did it all go??" I thought. Silent.
I remember hearing a Rolling Stones song, a famous one, in some foreign language. Kinda of wild. I heard from Australia, China , Spain, on a little hand held radio shack reciever.
I bought my first shortwave radio in about 1975. Once I got it I started listening and found out I didn’t want to let it go. I have heard and learned so much about the world around me with a shortwave or medium wave radio. It’s not about the receivers as much as it is about listening to the other side. Many times there’s more than two sides of a story. Also really like the different music and culture of the country that I am listening to. Greece or Brasil have wonderful stations on SW for the time. It’s just a shame that most of the big stations I used to receive aren’t always available anymore. There are always alternatives on SW.
Thank you for your honesty. I've been listening to SWL most of my life and it's like you said, HIStory and HERstory. I remeber being in Japan listening to a North Korean RTTY news broadcast. It was very negative towards our country but it was a wake up call. Just because we are told that our country is greatest country and everything is unicorns and rainbows, the rest of the world may not see us in the same light and what we are being told isn't really the truth.
I listened to SW for many many years. Born in 1956, I was fascinated with radio, especially short wave. My then radio of choice was and still is a good vintage Hallicrafters receiver. Lots of memories when I was young. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for making this video. As a kid I used to listen to radio Free Europe and it broadened my mind and viewpoint. I'm definitely buying a shortwave radio. Subscribed.
hi and thanks for posting this Vid. I just purchased a small Degitich AR1780. and only two days in I am now needing to find a way to use an easy but good ext antenna as the radio has a 3.5mm jack. -You are spot on and you are saying this 2 years ago. I know that you are Spot On and I think that a lot of people are scared of the truth so heads stay in the sand and I am glad to see yours is out. Cheers Glenn v from NZ
Always good to have multiple sources for information. I agree with you and I’m glad you are reminding all of us that we still have options to receive information outside of mainstream sources.
At first I watched your videos for the different radios ( cb, ham, short wave ,gmrs) and all the fun things now I see what you are really made of and so I have here by subscribed may God be with you in the trying times ahead thank you
Maybe do a short 'how to find stations' video. Time of day and where. Lots of the shortwave videos go too deep. There has to be a place to find out what's broadcasting and when. *note to others: they move based on seasons
I grew up with my dad tinkering with military boat anchor radios and I had several iterations of the DX440/ATS803A. I use my shortwave radios quite often and listen to many places around our world. I found that we get a very edited version of world events. Long and short of it is this, find your own way to get the facts. There are a ton of news outlets that give us information. Learn how to find them and inform yourself. It may not be easy to dig through the propaganda and spin but you can. Distill world events by hearing each side. There are so many radios that are of different quality and size that this is the perfect time to get into the hobby. Tecsun has a line of small but powerful shortwave sets that are also available through CountyComm, a US army surplus dealer. Plus, there are a ton of tubesets available by Zenith, Hammarlund, Halicrafters and others. Plus we have SDR for those that lack space for traditional shortwave setups so the options are endless
Great video. I live 60 miles from NYC. It is rural and cell signals are sporadic. I choose to equip my vehicles with a CB, GMRS, and Ham radios. Believe it or not, there are times when one or two of these are silent. A mobile GMRS unit is worth the money for the power output when you have a sparsity of repeaters. A decent 2m and 70cm ham radio is also worth the money and repeaters in this area are more numerous and are located within reach. If one were to investigate, one might find out of the box 10 meter radios that put out close to 100 watts. They are also easily convertible to use on 11, 12, and even the 15 meter band. However, this is not permitted by the FCC, even though there are shops that openly advertise the conversions. Most can be done by anyone with some technical knowledge. Just remember, the conversions on these 10 meter radios are not legal, so you do so at your own risk. Shortwave is great to have, if you can find something to listen to. I'll always leave one of mine on and scan for a signal. Years ago, there was so much more traffic, especially in English.
Been following you for a while now sir and I think I can speak for a lot of others here that neither we or I are going away because you got flustered in a video. You did what you always do my friend. You informed and you gave options. Right now I'm just too engulfed in personal drama but I get it man, I do. Keep on keeping on bud. We appreciate you out here.
Eric, great job on your video and telling the truth,this world is changing before are very eye's and people don't even see it,So sad,not the world my father grew up in,as he just turned 83 this month,Praise God,My dad and I both have a older Realistic DX-390 shortwave radios,and we both enjoy listening to the News and so forth with no filter,etc.....it's important to have a source of communication other than a cell phone, especially in these days ( I have a Ranger 2995 DXCF hooked up to a Antron 99,also a police scanner, shortwave radios,etc) times are changing, and I'm afraid not for the better, keep up the great work that you do,and God Bless you and your Family, Stay Strong in the Truth!
Eric. Been following your videos for a while and I always find them informative and useful. Just wanted to say thanks for your honesty in this one and saying what needs to be said! 👍
We'll never get real truth as long as certain groups control the MSM. I'm right there with you, man. I'm so damn frustrated down here. That "local station" down here that you have a couple of pics posted from has REALLY gone that 'other' direction. Hell, I hardly watch regular television anymore and stopped watching that station I'm talking about when a certain friend of ours left. And hell, he's happier than ever these days! Eric y'all stay safe up there. Still mega-support from down here in 'The Quay'.
I have a shortwave radio that I got over 20 years ago it's a radio shack multi band and it still works. Also don't worry about being upset we are living in some really tough times now and it's scary and I think everyone including me is pretty upset about what's going on in the world right now stay safe
Hi Farpoint farms, good stuff your talking about, some folks are very happy to hear the "packaged" information they get from the usual sources whether they are sitting in front of a TV, a computer, or a "preacher", or a professor, BUT some have ears to hear, and never have bought anything false.... I have to get back into SWL, thank you for I r the reminder!
Eric, Thank you sir for your efforts and dedication to revealing the truth. Where ever it is. I have been a ham for over 55 years and a Navy squadron communication officer early in my career. That means I have a slew of radios and still enjoy finding that rare station (DX) broadcasting their version of the truth. Currently listening to the reporting on the Ukraine crisis. Vastly different story compared to MSM. Please continue your efforts and know there is a large audience that appreciates and learns........................ Tom K9FLY
Don't worry about offending people, brother. Some people wake up ready and willing to be offended. I'm 44 and as I get older, I'm moving farther away from new technology and returning to all of the older stuff. I'm also putting much more distance between myself and other people. I just can't handle the stupidity anymore. Great video and keep up the good work.
Well said Eric! I have been doing this for many years as I knew the day would come, politicians would restrict our access to information. Censorship is a clear sign they are not telling the truth and they don't want us to find that out. I hope many people follow your advice and start exploring the air waves. There's a wealth of information out there. 73s
I have been researching shortwave radios for the reasons stated in you video. after watching the video I decided that it was time to purchase one.I have subscribed to you channel and will be stopping by to watch more.Thank you for your channel.
The BBC have restarted their SW services into eastern Europe recently, they had shut down that service in 2008. I think many many services will now restart... Including VOA, Radio Moscow, maybe even Radio Terhana? It's a shame it's taken a war for this to happen. All the best Eric, Cheers from North Wales, United Kingdom.
It's so sad that so many shortwave stations are gone. I listen to Radio Romania a lot Radio New Zealand , China etc. I miss stations like Radio Nederland and RSA, so on !
Here, in New Zealand, we call Radio New Zealand 'Red Radio', as it has a hard Left bias. It's basically the government's mouthpiece radio station, especially now that we have a hard-Left government in power. If you're on the political Left, then, fine, keeping listening, but if you're not, you won't be getting a balanced viewpoint.
@@BeachcomberNZ As a Yank I have noticed that bias. That said it neat to be able to listen to a broadcast from New Zealand in the eastern US where I live. Definitely the greatest distance I have picked up.
Thank you for making this- and is exactly why I'm getting into the hobby now. Though I suspect you will find there are alot of like-minded people in your audience I appreciate your effort to not alienate those who aren't. Perhaps a less careful, ranty shortwave side channel is in order? No sense wasting passion. Also I could use to hear reviews about some of the less.. amenable programming available. 😉
Same here. I have a ... "less than stellar" ... little nearly toy survival radio my wife got. I can get maybe 3 stations with it. I'm now looking into getting a better radio and really seeing what's out there on the airwaves. I'm also a ham (technician), and I'm going to be setting up a home station.
Eric I've only just started watching your videos because they are being recommended by UA-cam, I noticed you published this clip 2 years ago and what you where trying to say is so much more evident now.
When I started listening to shortwave, I was astounded by the differences in what we were taught and what was broadcast in other countries, and that was back in the early 70s. We turned off our cable about 15 years ago and started looking for alternate news sources. We have come to deplore mainstream media. We will look into multiple sources and prefer man on the street accounts for events. We also read overseas publications that include media in the countries that our politicians are trying desperately to start a war with. Good thing is that you and I are ideologically aligned, as I suspect that most of your viewers are, too. Stay the course and keep bringing us quality videos!
@@BlueAgaveStudios - English Beijing China, English Radio Cuba, English Russian broadcast. Also BBC, Austrailia used to have shortwave broadcast, and the Canadians. Many European countries have lower power shortwave broadcast.
I can pick up a few stations on shortwave and AM with the onboard telescoping antenna. It's better being outside and away from electrical devices. But I finally took the trouble to put up a 130 foot antenna, 35 feet off the ground. Wow what a difference! I highly recommend making the effort. Besides the having the crisper clarity of listening pleasure, and many more stations to hear, I'm thinking with our total dependence on the Internet, we'll need a substitute source in any system down situation. In fact it'll be indispensable.
Another option is an software defined radio with software like fldigi so you can listen to both normal audio, and also decode digital modes. The biggest thing with any radio is a good antenna with good coax.
You really got me. This month by accident recovered a 70’s ‘gettoblaster’ with SW bands from under one cm of barndust, revived it and started listening. A 30 m wire in the backyard hooked to its small antenna got me major improvements. Here in the Netherlands China kicks in as if its a local station. Wonder what an upgrade to a modern top model would bring. For the time being i am practising my ‘modern’ tuning and listening skills on different sdr websites.
That bleep got my attention there! Erik goes rogue and curses for the first time.... I know what you mean, I am horrible at explaining things, either you know or don't know what I am talking about. Although sometimes I forget when to stop talking and end up offending people, about anything.
Well that was perfect ...I just bought a little Tecsun pl 330 to get started as I had come to the exact conclusion you so gallantly tried to convey. I have to revert to being a kid again mucking about and seeing if any noise comes out..no not that bad! But I'll be back to your channel. Cheers from Aotearoa (NZ)
Great video, one that needed to be made. I listen to SW daily. If anyone wants to invest in a new radio the Tecsun PL-330 is a very good radio for the money. Amazon has it for $80. AM/FM/LW/SW with side band. I listened to Radio Thailand this morning on it without an external antenna so it is a really good radio. It does have a jack for an external antenna which will improve the reception. There’s a lot of reviews on UA-cam to check out. It’s not my most expensive radio or my best one but it is the one I use most of the time. Regardless of the radio, SW radio will give you insight on what the rest of the world is thinking. And that important too. Just my opinion.
Just picked up a Tecsun PL-330 last week, my first shortwave among an army of VHF/UHF transceivers. I agree, it's a really impressive piece of equipment for the price. I would definitely recommend springing for it over some of the cheaper options due to the LSB/USB tuning. Being able to monitor the HF HAM bands is a huge advantage as there are lots of like-minded operators out there who can provide extra intel/news/perspectives on their nets.
Totally on point erik and altho you struggled to get your message accross i hear you loud and clear and am with you all the way on this.. Ive said for many years radio was the first social network and ahead of its time and whilst everyone these days seems fixated with tech i try to keep mine to a minimum and have gone back to radio just for some decent conversation with local people who share similar veiws with me and we network that way and pass on information the old way and its great because it dont matter what we say there is no facebook algorythm that can censor or delete the conversation.. I have always said less is more and im going to buy a shortwave receiver just to see what i can pick up on it👍
Hey Eric, I got into shortwave after i started watching your videos and it has honestly been an eye-opener. You did a really good job here, and you have my appreciation from the other side of the globe.
Eric, please don't ever hesitate to say what needs to be said. I doubt much of your audience will be offended by the truth. Most I am sure follow your channel because they are like minded peeps. Thank you for doing this video I think it was spot on and would have been even better had you not restrained your comments. Cuz' sometimes the truth hurts!
I see a computer monitor in the background so let me add this: With free software (SDRuno) and a small piece of hardware - RSP1A ($140.00) and a simple long-wire antenna out your rear window, you can listen to just about everything you can imagine. The radios you briefly shown are great although somewhat diminished in higher frequency. The small size RSP1A (cigarette pack size) have capability you cannot imagine:: satellites, weather fax reception, Medium wave, Long wave, Broadcaste frequencies, VHF/UHF (think airplanes) and even some of the NASA probes. Please explore....
I used to listen to shortwave ages ago. I've been a ham radio operator since before the Internet existed. I've got several radios and should probably get them out, dusted off, and tuned in. Thanks for this.
That's the cool part of the hobby. We can put it away for a few years, and when we take it back out, the tech is nearly the same so it all still works!
I don’t know how I missed this video when it came out, but I agree with you 100% on all of your reasons for having a shortwave radio! I have a 1940’s tube type radio that my Dad rebuilt and grounded properly that’s hooked up to an outside antenna. I also have an Eton Elite 750, and a few low priced radios. That old tube Hallicrafter radio can often rival the Eton for its ability to fine tune finicky stations! Anyway, good message, and I understand your frustration at getting your point across without offending someone!
Thank you- I am glad to hear that you still have the old radio that your dad rebuilt- I have an older tube radio that still works great even though it will pick up some electrical noise. (electric fence)
I have a few in my ham shack. Its a shame that people get "triggered" when the truth is told. People have lost the ability to weigh out two sources of information and make a determination of what makes sense. Thanks for the video !
Right with you…being able to hear both sides of a story is very important. I gave up watching the news back in early 2020. The narratives made me feel like I was being spoon fed only one viewpoint. I couldn’t continue in that way, so I get my news from Twitter or “X”, UA-cam videos etc. This makes me very curious about shortwave. I even have a SW radio around somewhere but it is pretty old and all analogue. Who knows…perhaps I will pick up a nicer electric one that lets me store channels as presets…and I’m wondering if I want a transceiver. We will see. Thanks for the video!!!
You are welcome, I applaud you at realizing that there is more than what they are telling us and it is OK to look for other sides. It is like getting a second opinion from a different doctor- You might get the same answer or a different one
Thank you for caring and daring. Its sad that we cant just say what we want anymore for fear of being canceled. Not just by a platform, but by our government rulers.
The only problem, is I do not speak every language. However, I still have been earnest about getting one. Traveling the world has really opened my eyes to the truths or untruths spead globally. Great video. Thank you.
During World War II businesses that did radio and TV repair were ordered by the war department to disable shortwave on any set that came into their shop Having done a lot of research on Cold War communications I know our government has the stations and the capability to jam any frequencies they want and in the past they have and I am shocked they haven't already jammed the shortwave with the war going on
Introduced to shortwave by listing to my grandfather's wartime console radio/phono. Radio had AM and shortwave bands. Got a portable AM/FM/shortwave radio in my teens. Then bought a tabletop shortwave radio as an adult that uses a VHF rabbit ears antenna. Now I also have a few hand-held radios that pick up shortwave.
AMEN. That's how I found you. Bought a CB and a Tecsun 990. Sooo tired of being fed news from a single point of view and basically LED down the path they want you to.
I actually purchased a v-115 short wave radio after one of your videos. I’m glad I did and thank you for teaching me so much about different types of communication’s.
@@historybuff1017 just a simple alligator clip and some old cheap wire about 12’ long works good enough. I on good days I can hear around the world lol
As an amateur radio operator, I have found that the ability to pick up voice signals (as opposed to CW or morse code) with a SW receiver depends mainly on propagation and antenna. I rarely can hear more than 1,000 miles away even with a 35 foot antenna.
Something I never thought of are you saying swr helps to hear the other end of a conversation? Meaning your hearing other end of conversation through swr vs cb
I love shortwave listening; I've been listening to SW since I was 14 and my parents got a large multiband radio. I'm in my seventh decade and own several SW radios that I can afford. Thank you for keeping SW alive.
@@FarpointFarms Please do, Eric - God has a way of drawing out synchronicities in like-minded people. I found your channel through your garden tractor reviews. As a HAM, I was happy to find that you were into radios as well. Just last week, I picked up my first shortwave receiver. Then you go and put this video out. Just like a radio, many of us are tuned to the same frequency, even if Farpoint Farms hasn't explicitly talked about ideological topics in the past ;) I wish you would, though! The hour is getting late.
Agree with you 💯 percent. I've been looking for a good working classic but In light of current climate have started looking for which new model will best balance receive/cost. On a lighter more fun note, have you kept up with the winner of the radio station giveaway from a while back? Hope they got it up and running. Take care my friend and 73s
Brilliant Video sir, I recently got my first World band receiver XhData D219 amazing pocket radio for 18 bucks. Love your content sir. Hats off to you for keeping the information true and truth held high.
Yup, I did not know about shortwave until just before the Russia Conflict. I went ahead and got a Tecsun 9012 (working wonders) to keep me informed without censorship. Greetings from Puerto Rico
A simple longwire antenna will help a lot with reception. If your radio has an external antenna jack, you can buy one for around $15 on Amazon/eBay and the like. But if it doesn't, simply take a wire that's around 20 feet or so and solder an alligator clip to the other end. Fasten the alligator clip to the top of the telescoping antenna and toss the wire as high as you can get it. Will dramatically increase reception! Being outside also helps signal attenuation as the RF spectrum is very dirty these days. Good luck!
There’s those of us who know exactly what you’re trying to say and we appreciate it, because you are right!!
Thanks for the kind words.
Why don't you just freaking say it already?
Yes, back during the cold war I listened to Radio Cuba, Moscow, and others. Heard what I knew was their propaganda but it helped paint in my mind what was really going on. Loved hearing about their cultures.
Same for me back in the late 1970s. I remember listening to Russian state radio propaganda saying how crummy capitalism is and how everyone is poor. I was like I don't see any of that here.
Same here. It was really eye-opening.
Very true that was probably one of the best times to be a shortwave listener especially listening to all the creepy numbers stations and unknown things! Also do you remember publications like popular communications used to assign (upon your request) official receiving station identification call signs. So if you wrote into the publication to announce what you heard you could put your call sign ( if you didn't have a ham or CB license to identify your station)
Radio Berlin International and STASI Gongs!
You discovered critical thinking when it wasn't cool to critical think.
With your inspirations and guidance, I've been able to start to form myself as a young 26 year old individual. You and other like you here on UA-cam inspire me to block out the mainstream "life" and do things that 99.8 percent of my generation don't know how to do or refuse to learn. I've learned tremendous amounts of important information here from your channel alone on life itself. Whether it's through your repair and build videos, your radio videos, or anything else you put out here.. I learn. Thank you
I'm also 26 i feel it man we definitely are on a different level than most of the younger adults these days. Keep it up ! We got this 👍 I always joke that it's because I listened to oldies growing up xD
@@droiddoes58 Good to hear young men talking like young men should.
@@droiddoes58 my son is the same age as you guys, I've been a ham radio operator since I was 13 and always had a love for radio and all things mechanical, my son won't have anything to do with radio, I wish he would, he has been interested with computers and coding and hardware, I'm glad that some of you guys like radios. Get involved and you guys will be the future of radio and it's tech, there's an amazing amount of work to be done and yet discovered!
@@l.a.2646 appericate the heart warming comment
@@jsorrien8642 thank you sir your comment made me grin Iike an idiot 😀 😄 appericated !
I got my first sw radio back in the late 90’s and it really opened my eyes. Most people don’t understand how much of their media is simply propaganda. Thank you for putting this out there.
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The US was the main one that I was referring to. CNN was/is the absolute worst offender.
@@chrisowen5497 MSNBC has CNN beat. CNN is awful. MSNBC is CIA controlled BS
Yes, it's obvious to me, that especially, Government funded, news/radio/TV, sadly, has become, propaganda or at least, sanitised content.
Most people under about 50 don't even know what shortwave is: only internet or eye-phones!
One of the last projects I worked on before retirement was installing tsunami warning sirens along the coast of Washington state. After researching the Cascadia Subduction Zone and the history of earthquakes and tsunamis, I made the decision to leave my coastal home and move inland and upcountry to a less vulnerable location. Lucky for me I have family with property and a new shop that was large enough for an apartment for a retired grandfather. I have since become the prepper advocate for my extended family. My attitude is to educate the people I love and open their eyes to decision making that will improve their odds in emergency situations. After the last 2 years, the good natured teasing has all but disappeared from my family. Framing decisions as “buying insurance” has brought along a majority of the family. The empty grocery store shelves didn’t hurt my arguments either. Be safe. Be proactive. Think long term.
Being proactive is huge, you are correct the west coast is on borrowed time.
I'm new to your channel, and I must say that I understood the frustration of the message you wanted to express. We in general may have differences in social, political, or human philosophy, but your point is universally valid: we need other sources other than the few filtered ones. In most of the industries I've worked in, it usually came down to consolidation of various outlets, rendering them to just a handful. To have a way to listen to many outlets is a great opportunity that's important to take. Thanks for all of the info and keep up the great work!
Thank you, I try to stay in the middle and let people make their own decisions. Take care my friend.
I used to listen to the shortwave radio from 1970 until 2012. Enjoyed the different viewpoints yet in 2012, the stations disappeared. I am going to have to revive my radio
Eric, thanks for this video. Despite the obvious difficulty you had in creating the video I think you nailed the topic in a very even handed way. I follow you from Canada and what you had to say applies to us as much as it applies to your closer neighbours. Pre-internet I used to go to the University library and read as many English language foreign newspapers as I could find. I also had a high school teacher who taught us that when reading news your first 2 questions should be who wrote the article and why. It is very rare to get a purely factual story. There is always opinion or perspective added in, intentionally or unintentionally. As you said, that is neither good or bad just something to be cognitive of. Thanks for all of your great videos and God bless your household.
I feel your pain! My fence sitter friends are now asking me about alternate media and comms. Seems being correct on outcomes of every issue in the last few years has swayed them. As far as offending people viewing your content? I have a feeling your viewers are here for the uncensored truth.
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I watch and listen to a young guy, named Salty cracker, some of you might be interested in somebody like this. He tells the truth. OMgossh
Well said my North Carolina neighbor. Most of the listeners understand exactly what you are trying to say. We hear you. Thanks for the encouraging video on getting information around the world and as uncensored as possible. Be safe & God Bless.
I appreciate that
I was an avid shortwave listener since I was 5 years old during the Cold War and enjoyed listening to foreign broadcasts for information. I still enjoy it and a shortwave radio is about as crucial as having a flashlight in an emergency. You are right in saying that we are being spoon fed what they want us to hear. Go get a shortwave radio and open up the world for yourself. Radio is and will always be king. Also don’t rely on using credit, debit or ATM cards. Always have money in the bank and on reserve. With what’s happening in Eastern Europe, people can’t get goods and services because electronic banking is shutdown. While basic supplies are tight over there, you can still procure items if you have cash. If you don’t think that can happen here, you are naive. Foreign governments can hack into our systems and shutdown our electronic transactions. Word to the wise.
Well said sir!
Absolutely right sir.🎉🎉🎉 I value cash and keep emergency reserves.
Great video. 10 years ago my sister-in-law gave me a huge 30's floor model Atwater Kent AM shortwave and it works! This thing is a piece of furniture. You just inspired me to look for a recap kit and replace any components to keep it going.
Thanks for sharing! That is very cool
Eric, you did well. I appreciate your efforts!
I appreciate that!
I'm an Englishman living near London. I got one 🙂 I understand what you are saying, thank you 🙂
I am glad to hear that- take care my friend
Hi Erik. Yes, I see from you on the video that this was difficult to make. Here are my thoughts: 1) you made suggestions; 2) you gave options and 3) taught folks about the information they can get from shortwave radio. By definition, not failure. You met your mission on this channel - to teach. I could see that you were fighting giving any personal opinions and you succeeded. That's one thing you and I both have in common. I suspect that no matter where anyone lives, their economic position, their politics - that this video has helped to expand and educate folks, because of your channel(s). I certainly intend on staying subscribed. I doubt that anyone who is subscribed will go anywhere either. I would be interested in your educated opinion of the shortwave stations that I can get on the internet. Maybe the next video? Conclusion: well done.
thanks for the kind words. I try to educate as best as I can
Good thing you made this video, if I had made it ,,, Oh would I have thrown out my option, boy howdy 🤣🤣🤣🐸
Reeeeeeeeeee. The Salt must flow
I just bought a used Galaxy DX99V and I ordered some old CB books ,,, I'm trying
@@joannem3568 ReeeeEEee HA! It's amazing how often I run into Salty references lately.
@@joannem3568 Salty Army is Legion!
New to radio. I’m from Scotland and I feel what you can’t say and I agree. Thanks.
Thank you sir!
You get such a broader view of what is going on in the world through shortwave. thanks for the rant!
thank you
Well done brother! There is a lot more of us than you know. Great video. "Truth is the first casualty of war".
I feel your frustration Erik. Thanks for all you do. Peace brother!
One thing that’s a bonus of having a couple base HF rigs , the one I’m currently using and hooked up , it receives from 0.30 kHz up to to 6 meter band . I listen to all kinds SW stations and news off a triband dipole ,, and if I hook it to my beams , it really picks up stations !
Problem is that most of the SWS (stations) of the 70's to 2000's are no longer on the air. Some have gone to internet podcasts, but most have disappeared. And those that are still broadcasting have pretty much stopped English language broadcasts.
A lot are gone, but there are a dozen or so that are still going strong and They have some great content on them.
The key word is "listening", and a good outdoor antenna will greatly help any radio including the cheapest ones to a point.
I'd go cheaper on a good radio before I go cheap on a good antenna setup. Antenna first. Radio second.
Spot on! I think you handled this topic exceptionally well. You didn't take sides but encouraged people to get news from various sources, *OUTSIDE* North America, and evaluate it for themselves. That is a great suggestion.
I personally listen to DW (Germany) radio New Zealand. Radio Portugal, radio Netherlands, radio Finland, among others.The news from some of them is a bit more even handed than our MSM. If any station has a particular agenda, that becomes clear pretty quickly. It is all about developing your critical thinking skills - it's helpful to source other viewpoints when doing that. I'm listening on an old Realistic DX-440.
Thank you for this 😊.
Great radio to get your news on- There is so much news that never makes it out- People need to hear more and make their own opinions
Thanks Eric, I appreciate your videos all of them and I am not going anywhere, if people can't think for themselves and allow others to make decisions for them well that's on them. You have given your viewers an avenue in this video to get another means of information or opinions so they can do their own critical thinking, some can do this and others can not. Thanks again.
The problem with these idiots that can't think for themselves have THE SAME VOTE POWER AS YOU DO! See what a mess THAT HAS GOTTEN US INTO NOW!
@@glasslinger Sadly, the electoral system is almost entirely captured and voting is a charade. Many people figured this out during 2020 but it's been going on for a lot longer than that.
Our best bet at this point is to preserve our culture and way of life. The governance structure is simply too far gone.
I appreciate that!
Well said.
Thanks for sticking it out through your frustrations cuz I think you made a banger of a video dude! Well done!
I appreciate it!
I was a short wave listener since 1981 when I was given a radio for my birthday. I had heard my Uncle's in 1976 and from that time I wanted one of my own. WWV was the first station. Then Moscow, some weird rock and roll song. From the time I started seriously listening, I've never accepted one narrative as the final piece of info I need. A few years ago, after not being into shortwave for a while, my dad handed me a radio and said I could listen to airplanes on it like he and I used to enjoy doing together, but it was shortwave and no aircraft. I tuned up and down and found nothing. "Where did it all go??" I thought. Silent.
There are still stations but they are getting rare as less people tune in. Get a long wire antenna and they will spring back into the radio!
I remember hearing a Rolling Stones song, a famous one, in some foreign language. Kinda of wild. I heard from Australia, China , Spain, on a little hand held radio shack reciever.
I have heard songs like that before- It takes you a minute to recognize the song
I bought my first shortwave radio in about 1975. Once I got it I started listening and found out I didn’t want to let it go. I have heard and learned so much about the world around me with a shortwave or medium wave radio. It’s not about the receivers as much as it is about listening to the other side. Many times there’s more than two sides of a story. Also really like the different music and culture of the country that I am listening to. Greece or Brasil have wonderful stations on SW for the time. It’s just a shame that most of the big stations I used to receive aren’t always available anymore. There are always alternatives on SW.
This video made me an instant subscriber. Great job
Thanks and welcome to the channel
Thank you for your honesty. I've been listening to SWL most of my life and it's like you said, HIStory and HERstory. I remeber being in Japan listening to a North Korean RTTY news broadcast. It was very negative towards our country but it was a wake up call. Just because we are told that our country is greatest country and everything is unicorns and rainbows, the rest of the world may not see us in the same light and what we are being told isn't really the truth.
Thank you brother for a great video. It's time to prepare. I know I'm as ready as possible.
It's never too early to be ready!
I listened to SW for many many years. Born in 1956, I was fascinated with radio, especially short wave. My then radio of choice was and still is a good vintage Hallicrafters receiver. Lots of memories when I was young. Thanks for the video.
Thanks for sharing!
encouraging! the worlds needs to hear this. i went on here because of a shortwave i saw for sale. thank you
Thanks for making this video. As a kid I used to listen to radio Free Europe and it broadened my mind and viewpoint. I'm definitely buying a shortwave radio. Subscribed.
Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, these radios open you up to all sides of a story, not just the one from your own country.
hi and thanks for posting this Vid. I just purchased a small Degitich AR1780. and only two days in I am now needing to find a way to use an easy but good ext antenna as the radio has a 3.5mm jack. -You are spot on and you are saying this 2 years ago. I know that you are Spot On and I think that a lot of people are scared of the truth so heads stay in the sand and I am glad to see yours is out. Cheers Glenn v from NZ
A long wire antenna will really add a lot of channels to your radio. Thanks for the kind words. We are living in dangerous times.
Always good to have multiple sources for information. I agree with you and I’m glad you are reminding all of us that we still have options to receive information outside of mainstream sources.
At first I watched your videos for the different radios ( cb, ham, short wave ,gmrs) and all the fun things now I see what you are really made of and so I have here by subscribed may God be with you in the trying times ahead thank you
as to you my friend
Maybe do a short 'how to find stations' video. Time of day and where. Lots of the shortwave videos go too deep. There has to be a place to find out what's broadcasting and when. *note to others: they move based on seasons
I grew up with my dad tinkering with military boat anchor radios and I had several iterations of the DX440/ATS803A. I use my shortwave radios quite often and listen to many places around our world. I found that we get a very edited version of world events. Long and short of it is this, find your own way to get the facts. There are a ton of news outlets that give us information. Learn how to find them and inform yourself. It may not be easy to dig through the propaganda and spin but you can. Distill world events by hearing each side. There are so many radios that are of different quality and size that this is the perfect time to get into the hobby. Tecsun has a line of small but powerful shortwave sets that are also available through CountyComm, a US army surplus dealer. Plus, there are a ton of tubesets available by Zenith, Hammarlund, Halicrafters and others. Plus we have SDR for those that lack space for traditional shortwave setups so the options are endless
Great video. I live 60 miles from NYC. It is rural and cell signals are sporadic. I choose to equip my vehicles with a CB, GMRS, and Ham radios. Believe it or not, there are times when one or two of these are silent.
A mobile GMRS unit is worth the money for the power output when you have a sparsity of repeaters. A decent 2m and 70cm ham radio is also worth the money and repeaters in this area are more numerous and are located within reach.
If one were to investigate, one might find out of the box 10 meter radios that put out close to 100 watts. They are also easily convertible to use on 11, 12, and even the 15 meter band. However, this is not permitted by the FCC, even though there are shops that openly advertise the conversions. Most can be done by anyone with some technical knowledge.
Just remember, the conversions on these 10 meter radios are not legal, so you do so at your own risk.
Shortwave is great to have, if you can find something to listen to. I'll always leave one of mine on and scan for a signal.
Years ago, there was so much more traffic, especially in English.
Great info. Thanks!
Been following you for a while now sir and I think I can speak for a lot of others here that neither we or I are going away because you got flustered in a video.
You did what you always do my friend. You informed and you gave options. Right now I'm just too engulfed in personal drama but I get it man, I do.
Keep on keeping on bud. We appreciate you out here.
Eric, great job on your video and telling the truth,this world is changing before are very eye's and people don't even see it,So sad,not the world my father grew up in,as he just turned 83 this month,Praise God,My dad and I both have a older Realistic DX-390 shortwave radios,and we both enjoy listening to the News and so forth with no filter,etc.....it's important to have a source of communication other than a cell phone, especially in these days ( I have a Ranger 2995 DXCF hooked up to a Antron 99,also a police scanner, shortwave radios,etc) times are changing, and I'm afraid not for the better, keep up the great work that you do,and God Bless you and your Family, Stay Strong in the Truth!
Thanks, I am glad to hear that you and your dad are still listening. Stay safe
You’re not alone on this. A lot of the locals I hear on the cb and truckers share the frustration. I’m still looking around for a good used SW radio.
Eric. Been following your videos for a while and I always find them informative and useful.
Just wanted to say thanks for your honesty in this one and saying what needs to be said! 👍
Thank you for the continued support. Comments like this is one reason why I continue to make them
We'll never get real truth as long as certain groups control the MSM.
I'm right there with you, man. I'm so damn frustrated down here. That "local station" down here that you have a couple of pics posted from has REALLY gone that 'other' direction. Hell, I hardly watch regular television anymore and stopped watching that station I'm talking about when a certain friend of ours left.
And hell, he's happier than ever these days!
Eric y'all stay safe up there. Still mega-support from down here in 'The Quay'.
Good to hear from you! It's getting worse everyday. I keep hoping it will change, but we are not there yet.
@@FarpointFarms brother all we can do is stay vigilant, and stay the course.
Hope y'all are doing well, enjoying the content. Take care my friend!
Good advice. Thanks for being "brave" and putting it out there WHY a SW radio is helpful/needed. I'll watch more, and more often.
thanks for the support
I have a shortwave radio that I got over 20 years ago it's a radio shack multi band and it still works. Also don't worry about being upset we are living in some really tough times now and it's scary and I think everyone including me is pretty upset about what's going on in the world right now stay safe
thanks, you stay safe too
Ditto brother. Ditto. 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👍
Hi Farpoint farms, good stuff your talking about, some folks are very happy to hear the "packaged" information they get from the usual sources whether they are sitting in front of a TV, a computer, or a "preacher", or a professor, BUT some have ears to hear, and never have bought anything false.... I have to get back into SWL, thank you for I r the reminder!
Eric, Thank you sir for your efforts and dedication to revealing the truth. Where ever it is. I have been a ham for over 55 years and a Navy squadron communication officer early in my career. That means I have a slew of radios and still enjoy finding that rare station (DX) broadcasting their version of the truth. Currently listening to the reporting on the Ukraine crisis. Vastly different story compared to MSM. Please continue your efforts and know there is a large audience that appreciates and learns........................ Tom K9FLY
Thank you for the kind words.
I could not have pulled off this video without letting my own opinions get in the way. I think you did a great job of that.
thank you
Don't worry about offending people, brother. Some people wake up ready and willing to be offended. I'm 44 and as I get older, I'm moving farther away from new technology and returning to all of the older stuff. I'm also putting much more distance between myself and other people. I just can't handle the stupidity anymore. Great video and keep up the good work.
I agree- I feel like the movie idiocracy is coming true
This man knows what he's talking about.
Well said Eric!
I have been doing this for many years as I knew the day would come, politicians would restrict our access to information.
Censorship is a clear sign they are not telling the truth and they don't want us to find that out.
I hope many people follow your advice and start exploring the air waves.
There's a wealth of information out there. 73s
I have been researching shortwave radios for the reasons stated in you video. after watching the video I decided that it was time to purchase one.I have subscribed to you channel and will be stopping by to watch more.Thank you for your channel.
The BBC have restarted their SW services into eastern Europe recently, they had shut down that service in 2008.
I think many many services will now restart... Including VOA, Radio Moscow, maybe even Radio Terhana?
It's a shame it's taken a war for this to happen.
All the best Eric, Cheers from North Wales, United Kingdom.
Live Free & Die Free, great video, always great content!
thanks
I hope America becomes great again 🙏 🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲👍
It's so sad that so many shortwave stations are gone. I listen to Radio Romania a lot Radio New Zealand , China etc. I miss stations like Radio Nederland and RSA, so on !
Here, in New Zealand, we call Radio New Zealand 'Red Radio', as it has a hard Left bias. It's basically the government's mouthpiece radio station, especially now that we have a hard-Left government in power. If you're on the political Left, then, fine, keeping listening, but if you're not, you won't be getting a balanced viewpoint.
@@BeachcomberNZ As a Yank I have noticed that bias. That said it neat to be able to listen to a broadcast from New Zealand in the eastern US where I live. Definitely the greatest distance I have picked up.
@@BeachcomberNZIt depends on your political outlook ,to call RNZ hard left is rediculous.This medium has given crackpots a voice.
Saw this video for the first time 2 years after it was made. Thank you sir
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you for making this- and is exactly why I'm getting into the hobby now.
Though I suspect you will find there are alot of like-minded people in your audience I appreciate your effort to not alienate those who aren't.
Perhaps a less careful, ranty shortwave side channel is in order? No sense wasting passion. Also I could use to hear reviews about some of the less.. amenable programming available. 😉
Same here. I have a ... "less than stellar" ... little nearly toy survival radio my wife got. I can get maybe 3 stations with it. I'm now looking into getting a better radio and really seeing what's out there on the airwaves. I'm also a ham (technician), and I'm going to be setting up a home station.
@@philipstaite4775 up grade to a general license and get a HF transceiver, you'll be able to make contacts and listen to media at the same time.
Eric I've only just started watching your videos because they are being recommended by UA-cam, I noticed you published this clip 2 years ago and what you where trying to say is so much more evident now.
I wish I could have said what I really wanted to, but we can't say certain things.
When I started listening to shortwave, I was astounded by the differences in what we were taught and what was broadcast in other countries, and that was back in the early 70s. We turned off our cable about 15 years ago and started looking for alternate news sources. We have come to deplore mainstream media. We will look into multiple sources and prefer man on the street accounts for events. We also read overseas publications that include media in the countries that our politicians are trying desperately to start a war with.
Good thing is that you and I are ideologically aligned, as I suspect that most of your viewers are, too. Stay the course and keep bringing us quality videos!
Care to give us an example or your top three? People don't seem to want to say that part, is the quiet part?
@@BlueAgaveStudios - English Beijing China, English Radio Cuba, English Russian broadcast.
Also BBC, Austrailia used to have shortwave broadcast, and the Canadians. Many European countries have lower power shortwave broadcast.
I can pick up a few stations on shortwave and AM with the onboard telescoping antenna. It's better being outside and away from electrical devices.
But I finally took the trouble to put up a 130 foot antenna, 35 feet off the ground. Wow what a difference! I highly recommend making the effort. Besides the having the crisper clarity of listening pleasure, and many more stations to hear, I'm thinking with our total dependence on the Internet, we'll need a substitute source in any system down situation. In fact it'll be indispensable.
That is one heck of an antenna,
Another option is an software defined radio with software like fldigi so you can listen to both normal audio, and also decode digital modes. The biggest thing with any radio is a good antenna with good coax.
30 plus years I sarted in ham radio n that whut all the old timers told me
Antenna n coax is the most important n it the truth
You really got me. This month by accident recovered a 70’s ‘gettoblaster’ with SW bands from under one cm of barndust, revived it and started listening. A 30 m wire in the backyard hooked to its small antenna got me major improvements. Here in the Netherlands China kicks in as if its a local station. Wonder what an upgrade to a modern top model would bring. For the time being i am practising my ‘modern’ tuning and listening skills on different sdr websites.
Sorry! Well, since you are back in the hobby, enjoy it!!
That bleep got my attention there! Erik goes rogue and curses for the first time.... I know what you mean, I am horrible at explaining things, either you know or don't know what I am talking about. Although sometimes I forget when to stop talking and end up offending people, about anything.
I try to keep it family friendly and not curse, but this time I could not edit it out
Well that was perfect ...I just bought a little Tecsun pl 330 to get started as I had come to the exact conclusion you so gallantly tried to convey. I have to revert to being a kid again mucking about and seeing if any noise comes out..no not that bad! But I'll be back to your channel. Cheers from Aotearoa (NZ)
Great video, one that needed to be made. I listen to SW daily. If anyone wants to invest in a new radio the Tecsun PL-330 is a very good radio for the money. Amazon has it for $80. AM/FM/LW/SW with side band. I listened to Radio Thailand this morning on it without an external antenna so it is a really good radio. It does have a jack for an external antenna which will improve the reception. There’s a lot of reviews on UA-cam to check out. It’s not my most expensive radio or my best one but it is the one I use most of the time. Regardless of the radio, SW radio will give you insight on what the rest of the world is thinking. And that important too. Just my opinion.
Agreed, I have a Pl 600 that I listen to almost every day also. Darn good radios.
Just picked up a Tecsun PL-330 last week, my first shortwave among an army of VHF/UHF transceivers. I agree, it's a really impressive piece of equipment for the price.
I would definitely recommend springing for it over some of the cheaper options due to the LSB/USB tuning. Being able to monitor the HF HAM bands is a huge advantage as there are lots of like-minded operators out there who can provide extra intel/news/perspectives on their nets.
@@ferdinandmeyer8354 just ordered one. Thanks for suggesting
@@val2952 your welcome.
I just Purchased a used Galaxy DX99V
And I ordered a few old CB books. I'm trying to learn. And yes I'd like to get a Ham radio
Totally on point erik and altho you struggled to get your message accross i hear you loud and clear and am with you all the way on this..
Ive said for many years radio was the first social network and ahead of its time and whilst everyone these days seems fixated with tech i try to keep mine to a minimum and have gone back to radio just for some decent conversation with local people who share similar veiws with me and we network that way and pass on information the old way and its great because it dont matter what we say there is no facebook algorythm that can censor or delete the conversation..
I have always said less is more and im going to buy a shortwave receiver just to see what i can pick up on it👍
YES.
We are being lied to!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Hey Eric, I got into shortwave after i started watching your videos and it has honestly been an eye-opener. You did a really good job here, and you have my appreciation from the other side of the globe.
Great to hear!
Eric, please don't ever hesitate to say what needs to be said. I doubt much of your audience will be offended by the truth. Most I am sure follow your channel because they are like minded peeps. Thank you for doing this video I think it was spot on and would have been even better had you not restrained your comments. Cuz' sometimes the truth hurts!
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“In a time of universal deceit, telling the truth is a revolutionary act.”
I see a computer monitor in the background so let me add this: With free software (SDRuno) and a small piece of hardware - RSP1A ($140.00) and a simple long-wire antenna out your rear window, you can listen to just about everything you can imagine. The radios you briefly shown are great although somewhat diminished in higher frequency. The small size RSP1A (cigarette pack size) have capability you cannot imagine:: satellites, weather fax reception, Medium wave, Long wave, Broadcaste frequencies, VHF/UHF (think airplanes) and even some of the NASA probes. Please explore....
It's too late! There is nothing serious (and understanding) to listen nowadays!
@@guardianobserver6593 That is, like, your opinion man!
I used to listen to shortwave ages ago. I've been a ham radio operator since before the Internet existed. I've got several radios and should probably get them out, dusted off, and tuned in. Thanks for this.
That's the cool part of the hobby. We can put it away for a few years, and when we take it back out, the tech is nearly the same so it all still works!
Thanks for the affirmation, Eric! I've been beating this drum (as a licensed amateur myself) within my own sphere of influence.
73s!
Thanks
I don’t know how I missed this video when it came out, but I agree with you 100% on all of your reasons for having a shortwave radio! I have a 1940’s tube type radio that my Dad rebuilt and grounded properly that’s hooked up to an outside antenna. I also have an Eton Elite 750, and a few low priced radios. That old tube Hallicrafter radio can often rival the Eton for its ability to fine tune finicky stations! Anyway, good message, and I understand your frustration at getting your point across without offending someone!
Thank you- I am glad to hear that you still have the old radio that your dad rebuilt- I have an older tube radio that still works great even though it will pick up some electrical noise. (electric fence)
I have a few in my ham shack. Its a shame that people get "triggered" when the truth is told. People have lost the ability to weigh out two sources of information and make a determination of what makes sense. Thanks for the video !
Yes!
"Triggering" suggests conditioning is happening.
I listen to local ham radio repeater, they have been completlely conditioned.
@@bobgillis1137 interesting 🤔
People need to weigh more than two sources of info!
Thanks for saying what most of us are thinking. Your viewers know exactly what your meaning is. Super video. Keep up the good work.
Thank you! Will do!
Thank you , I have a Shack out back with a few and a 1960's Home TV Antenna fitted with Mercury , can Hear the Whole Realm Some Nights :) QC
Right with you…being able to hear both sides of a story is very important. I gave up watching the news back in early 2020. The narratives made me feel like I was being spoon fed only one viewpoint. I couldn’t continue in that way, so I get my news from Twitter or “X”, UA-cam videos etc. This makes me very curious about shortwave. I even have a SW radio around somewhere but it is pretty old and all analogue. Who knows…perhaps I will pick up a nicer electric one that lets me store channels as presets…and I’m wondering if I want a transceiver. We will see. Thanks for the video!!!
You are welcome, I applaud you at realizing that there is more than what they are telling us and it is OK to look for other sides. It is like getting a second opinion from a different doctor- You might get the same answer or a different one
Can you do a video why my wife NEEDS a CB radio???
🤣 besides it being fun, in the case of a total collapse and phone signal is dead, it is the way to go.
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Thank you for caring and daring. Its sad that we cant just say what we want anymore for fear of being canceled. Not just by a platform, but by our government rulers.
" Your radio is only as good as it's antenna. "
very good point
The only problem, is I do not speak every language. However, I still have been earnest about getting one. Traveling the world has really opened my eyes to the truths or untruths spead globally. Great video. Thank you.
During World War II businesses that did radio and TV repair were ordered by the war department to disable shortwave on any set that came into their shop
Having done a lot of research on Cold War communications I know our government has the stations and the capability to jam any frequencies they want and in the past they have and I am shocked they haven't already jammed the shortwave with the war going on
Introduced to shortwave by listing to my grandfather's wartime console radio/phono. Radio had AM and shortwave bands. Got a portable AM/FM/shortwave radio in my teens. Then bought a tabletop shortwave radio as an adult that uses a VHF rabbit ears antenna. Now I also have a few hand-held radios that pick up shortwave.
That is cool that you started from what your grandfather was doing. That is how some great memories are made
AMEN. That's how I found you. Bought a CB and a Tecsun 990. Sooo tired of being fed news from a single point of view and basically LED down the path they want you to.
Oh my. They took my comment down
I was just sharing information
Robert, try the gateway pundit for news
If you comment me back I'll give you some more good information on news sites. And the like.
Oops, on UA-cam also. For now.
Mark Dice and Dr. Steve Turley, very good and on yt. For now anyway
I actually purchased a v-115 short wave radio after one of your videos. I’m glad I did and thank you for teaching me so much about different types of communication’s.
Glad to help
What are you using for an antenna?
@@historybuff1017 just a simple alligator clip and some old cheap wire about 12’ long works good enough. I on good days I can hear around the world lol
@@korbansdad are you stringing it outside or in the house? I have a long wire that I just plug into the device and throw out my window
@@historybuff1017 I have it run out a window to a pole outside my shop it’s not perfect but seems to work good for me
As an amateur radio operator, I have found that the ability to pick up voice signals (as opposed to CW or morse code) with a SW receiver depends mainly on propagation and antenna. I rarely can hear more than 1,000 miles away even with a 35 foot antenna.
Something I never thought of are you saying swr helps to hear the other end of a conversation? Meaning your hearing other end of conversation through swr vs cb
I love shortwave listening; I've been listening to SW since I was 14 and my parents got a large multiband radio. I'm in my seventh decade and own several SW radios that I can afford. Thank you for keeping SW alive.
You are welcome, the younger generation is really missing out on what it out there to listen to
Eric, you’ll find there’s a lot of like minded people that watch your videos. Keep speaking the truth no matter who’s feathers it ruffles. God bless!
Thank you, I will
@@FarpointFarms Please do, Eric - God has a way of drawing out synchronicities in like-minded people. I found your channel through your garden tractor reviews. As a HAM, I was happy to find that you were into radios as well.
Just last week, I picked up my first shortwave receiver. Then you go and put this video out. Just like a radio, many of us are tuned to the same frequency, even if Farpoint Farms hasn't explicitly talked about ideological topics in the past ;)
I wish you would, though! The hour is getting late.
AMEN BROTHER !!! & THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO !!!
I appreciate that
Agree with you 💯 percent. I've been looking for a good working classic but In light of current climate have started looking for which new model will best balance receive/cost. On a lighter more fun note, have you kept up with the winner of the radio station giveaway from a while back? Hope they got it up and running. Take care my friend and 73s
Brilliant Video sir, I recently got my first World band receiver XhData D219 amazing pocket radio for 18 bucks. Love your content sir. Hats off to you for keeping the information true and truth held high.
Thanks for the kind words!
Yup, I did not know about shortwave until just before the Russia Conflict. I went ahead and got a Tecsun 9012 (working wonders) to keep me informed without censorship.
Greetings from Puerto Rico
This is simply the GREATEST shortwave radio video i've ever seen in UA-cam, thanks man. 73! CX1DR
Glad you enjoyed it!
Very important what we all know you are saying.........The " Thought control thugs have crossed the line"
agreed
Your video is greatly appreciated. I have a portable shortwave with sideband but reception sucks at my house. I’ll keep working on it!
A simple longwire antenna will help a lot with reception. If your radio has an external antenna jack, you can buy one for around $15 on Amazon/eBay and the like.
But if it doesn't, simply take a wire that's around 20 feet or so and solder an alligator clip to the other end. Fasten the alligator clip to the top of the telescoping antenna and toss the wire as high as you can get it. Will dramatically increase reception!
Being outside also helps signal attenuation as the RF spectrum is very dirty these days. Good luck!
Top Man , I agree with everything you say , telling the truth in the UK has actually become a criminal offence. FACT
Thank you for informing people of the changes in our society!
Any time, I just want people to listen to all sides and make their own choices