Hey I just bought one of your used 3 band radios! I'm hoping to get it in a few days. Thanks again. And thank you for the videos. Let's not let AM radio die!!!!
Another option would be SDR. You could buy an SDR dongle for your computer, and with the appropriate software you'd get options that traditional shortwave radios seldom have (such as a waterfall display). And if someone wants to check out shortwave for free, you could use an online SDR (such as websdr), where you get to choose to listen to receivers located all over the globe.
AM is heard a lot further these days especially in Europe as the bands are so clear. I can hear from Japan to Thailand to India to Mozambique to the US West Coast California……..all on MW. In a way the decline has opened up the chance to hear many distant stations
Short Wave radio has been a great hobby, I thought for years to buy a over 100 Grundig radio from Radio Shack back in the later 90's and it was one of the best purchases I made in my life.
What I require is something nice and small that I can pack in a 21 litre backpack or Fanny pack when flying carry on only on trips to Asia. I found the Qodosen DX-286 to fit the bill beautifully. AM/FM/LW/SW. Folded up 20 foot length of extra wire antenna…couple of extra rechargeable batteries, a charger, and fold up solar panel ….great for spending many months long trips in south and south east Asia. The sensitivity and selectivity of the Qodosen DX-286 is amazing for its size. Doesn’t have side band….but I never listened to side band very much on my other radios anyways. Thank you for your videos.
Like everyone else. I bought the DX 440 during the Iranian hostage times. Side band was a BFO tone insertion knob that worked fairly well. If I remember right the digital frequency setting/ clock setting is powered by 2 AA batteries. If they go dead. The radio don't work even with external power. The ham catch phase of the time was no carrier wave sideband. I would listen to Radio for Pease International out of Costa Rica on 7.300 MHz which was the only sideband broadcast station I knew of. They were transmitting with something like 200 watts.
Hi Eric , In Australia we have Australian Broadcasting Commission , All of the main AM Transmitters they run are 50kw , one in particular Is ABC 594am based at Dooen in Victoria it can be heard 500-600 mile from the transmitter at day time & further at night and has been heard in Canada, South Africa and Asian country's . When we have some sort of crisis ABC is the Emergency broadcaster and extremely good at delivering up to date news and safety requirements
I bought Sony ICF-P26 for my family's vehicle get home bags when they were 15 dollars each, now they are over the moon. I like the fact that it is light weight and works really well. A cell phone is great but having a backup way to get information that is portable can be very valuable when the cell phone is no longer working, and you have to leave your vehicle behind.
I have one of those little Sony radios, bought it about a year and a half ago. Honestly one of the best AM/FM radios I've used. Great reception, decent sound quality for a pocket transistor radio, portable, and even looks cool.
Portable receivers are nice but it's hard to beat a good SDR. I have the Airspy HF+ Discovery and its been great. Good performance on HF and even has VHF coverage.
Hi great radios l use a DX160 a barlow wadley x cr30 and sanyo transworld and they work well those radios you have got there work very well great video as always cheers raymond
DX 440 , great radio ! The Realistic DX 400 is another good radio , I enjoy both. The ATS-20 is a fun little radio to fiddle with, easy to pack for a trip.
Some stations can get out hundreds of miles at night. I love scrolling the radio dial while driving long distance at night, the MW band is packed depending where you are. I've been in North Carolina and picked up stations as far away as Chicago in my truck.
We are doing pretty well, one of the main roads finally was opened up this week. The other main road still might not be completed for 6-7 more months. But everyday there is progress and it is amazing to see how it is all coming together
Hey I just bought one of your used 3 band radios! I'm hoping to get it in a few days. Thanks again. And thank you for the videos. Let's not let AM radio die!!!!
Thanks for the support of the channel- Let's not let any radio die
Another option would be SDR. You could buy an SDR dongle for your computer, and with the appropriate software you'd get options that traditional shortwave radios seldom have (such as a waterfall display). And if someone wants to check out shortwave for free, you could use an online SDR (such as websdr), where you get to choose to listen to receivers located all over the globe.
Are there an android app to listen to?
I have one of the SDR dongles and I was not too impressed. I feel like I need to give it another chance since many people say they are pretty good.
AM is heard a lot further these days especially in Europe as the bands are so clear. I can hear from Japan to Thailand to India to Mozambique to the US West Coast California……..all on MW. In a way the decline has opened up the chance to hear many distant stations
Short Wave radio has been a great hobby, I thought for years to buy a over 100 Grundig radio from Radio Shack back in the later 90's and it was one of the best purchases I made in my life.
I agree, Grundig are some good radios- I hope that you still have it
What I require is something nice and small that I can pack in a 21 litre backpack or Fanny pack when flying carry on only on trips to Asia.
I found the Qodosen DX-286 to fit the bill beautifully. AM/FM/LW/SW.
Folded up 20 foot length of extra wire antenna…couple of extra rechargeable batteries, a charger, and fold up solar panel ….great for spending many months long trips in south and south east Asia. The sensitivity and selectivity of the Qodosen DX-286 is amazing for its size. Doesn’t have side band….but I never listened to side band very much on my other radios anyways.
Thank you for your videos.
Hi....i just use the Malahit DSP2. Best choice ever......!!
I am not familiar with that one, but now I will have to take a look
Like everyone else. I bought the DX 440 during the Iranian hostage times. Side band was a BFO tone insertion knob that worked fairly well. If I remember right the digital frequency setting/ clock setting is powered by 2 AA batteries. If they go dead. The radio don't work even with external power. The ham catch phase of the time was no carrier wave sideband. I would listen to Radio for Pease International out of Costa Rica on 7.300 MHz which was the only sideband broadcast station I knew of. They were transmitting with something like 200 watts.
Cool- Thanks for sharing
Hi Eric , In Australia we have Australian Broadcasting Commission , All of the main AM Transmitters they run are 50kw , one in particular Is ABC 594am based at Dooen in Victoria it can be heard 500-600 mile from the transmitter at day time & further at night and has been heard in Canada, South Africa and Asian country's . When we have some sort of crisis ABC is the Emergency broadcaster and extremely good at delivering up to date news and safety requirements
I bought Sony ICF-P26 for my family's vehicle get home bags when they were 15 dollars each, now they are over the moon. I like the fact that it is light weight and works really well. A cell phone is great but having a backup way to get information that is portable can be very valuable when the cell phone is no longer working, and you have to leave your vehicle behind.
I have one of those little Sony radios, bought it about a year and a half ago. Honestly one of the best AM/FM radios I've used. Great reception, decent sound quality for a pocket transistor radio, portable, and even looks cool.
That is a smart idea to have something else just in case. $15 is a great deal- at $60+ now, that is a bit pricey
Portable receivers are nice but it's hard to beat a good SDR. I have the Airspy HF+ Discovery and its been great. Good performance on HF and even has VHF coverage.
I have one of those and thought it was OK
Hi great radios l use a DX160 a barlow wadley x cr30 and sanyo transworld and they work well those radios you have got there work very well great video as always cheers raymond
Those are all great radios!
I had that Realistic 40 channel walkie talkie back in the 80’s. It got out pretty far
I've picked up a few of these walkies since I've started watching Eric.
They were pretty good for what they were back in the day
@ I was in high school and graduated in 88’
DX 440 , great radio ! The Realistic DX 400 is another good radio , I enjoy both. The ATS-20 is a fun little radio to fiddle with, easy to pack for a trip.
The ATS-20 is a great one for the cost of it. You don't have to spend a ton of money to enjoy the hobby. Happy New Years to you
@@FarpointFarms Happy New Year to you as well!
AM has incredible range at night
Some stations can get out hundreds of miles at night. I love scrolling the radio dial while driving long distance at night, the MW band is packed depending where you are. I've been in North Carolina and picked up stations as far away as Chicago in my truck.
Those are those clear channel channels- 50k Watts will go pretty far
I bought radios with shortwave in Chinese shops in Belgrade. I like shortwave.
Cool- what is a Chinese Shop? Sorry if it sounds like a silly question
@FarpointFarms Chinese men own some companies where they sell many things including radios.
How are you guys making out storm recovery wise months later??
We are doing pretty well, one of the main roads finally was opened up this week. The other main road still might not be completed for 6-7 more months. But everyday there is progress and it is amazing to see how it is all coming together
ALOHA
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Tecsun PL-368 for the win
A decent radio
If your radio doesn’t have single side band, Is it possible to just carry a tidradio h3 and listen to it? Just curious 🧐
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