I used a valve operated old ships radio reciever when I was a kid in the 60s. I had hours of entertainment listening to police calls, Radio Moscow, BBC and a whole world of languages I would search for recognisable words or phrases in, so I could guess where they came from. I sadly don`t have it anymore but for the last 33 years I have had a 4" × 2 ¹/²" Panasonic FM, MW and SW radio, which runs forever on 2 AA batts. It cost me £60 back then which although expensive, was one othe best deals I ever had. It has gone with me on every camping trip since. It served as a kichen radio for 10 years and floated between shed and workshop too. Still works perfectly. Thanks for posting. I am now going to listen to something from who knows where. Cheers.
Great job on the antenna and excellent reception. Used a shortwave many times while camping. As small as they make them now you can take them anywhere. Really enjoy the videos. Thank you
Thanks John , I find that a shortwave radio appeals to me...also if your looking for more military mess kits I just received a Swedish Army Ranger stove, from Militarymart.co.uk it was only £20, shipping was fast and it came with a Swiss Army Trangia burner and pot grip...Thanks again for the shortwave radio video.....
@@NikonRules303 I used the all of the 50 foot. At the end was the PVC pipe coupler I used for an insulator. I tied the paracord to the insulator to string it into the tree.
@@John-Sherwood-W4JFS thanks! I have a similar radio and would like to do the same. I have looked online but to be honest many of the ham operators shared to much information and I got confused. Thanks!!!
I used a valve operated old ships radio reciever when I was a kid in the 60s. I had hours of entertainment listening to police calls, Radio Moscow, BBC and a whole world of languages I would search for recognisable words or phrases in, so I could guess where they came from. I sadly don`t have it anymore but for the last 33 years I have had a 4" × 2 ¹/²" Panasonic FM, MW and SW radio, which runs forever on 2 AA batts. It cost me £60 back then which although expensive, was one othe best deals I ever had. It has gone with me on every camping trip since. It served as a kichen radio for 10 years and floated between shed and workshop too. Still works perfectly. Thanks for posting. I am now going to listen to something from who knows where. Cheers.
Great job on the antenna and excellent reception. Used a shortwave many times while camping. As small as they make them now you can take them anywhere. Really enjoy the videos. Thank you
Wow that amazing you can pick up a Greek station. Wonderful outdoor adventures. Hope you have a great day and looking forward to more of your videos ☺
I want my life to be as chill as your vids.
Great video John! Love to see your adventures. I may have to pick me up one of these little radios and make an antenna 73 KD8LTB
Thanks John , I find that a shortwave radio appeals to me...also if your looking for more military mess kits I just received a Swedish Army Ranger stove, from Militarymart.co.uk it was only £20, shipping was fast and it came with a Swiss Army Trangia burner and pot grip...Thanks again for the shortwave radio video.....
You really need to make videos more often sir
Are you still kicking? Been a while!
We are still here. Just been busy and behind on doing “fun stuff”. Thanks for asking!
How long did you make your antenna?
Did you use all 50 feet?
@@NikonRules303 I used the all of the 50 foot. At the end was the PVC pipe coupler I used for an insulator. I tied the paracord to the insulator to string it into the tree.
@@John-Sherwood-W4JFS thanks! I have a similar radio and would like to do the same. I have looked online but to be honest many of the ham operators shared to much information and I got confused. Thanks!!!