Well... Radio receivers with Shortwave and Longwave are extremely rare in my home country. But recently I finally managed to buy a small Panasonic "super radio" with 4 wavebands: FM, AM(MW), LW, SW. It was such a great day!
while working night shifts on rig boats in the med.I had a very small S/W radio and used to brighten things up by listening to Italian Disco stations..Git dahn!!!!!
Excellent video and you make a number of solid points. Particularly, I agree with the turning of the knobs and the fact that the pre-programmed nature of terrestrial radio is rather boring. There is a mystery to shortwave, as to what might be out there for you to discover on the next turn of the dial. As a long-time amateur radio operator and all-around radio buff, I agree that there is a revival in shortwave interest and with a decent radio being affordable; it only makes it even more possible for the momentum to continue. Thank you for your video. Keep up the good work!
Great Vid! thanks for the info. Here's some more that might interest you. I'm in australia we have a license category called HF Domestic. 50 bucks a year renewal fee gets you a license slot on one of the tropical bands. Upto 1kw is normal. It would be nice if one day the old SW radio was alive with interesting "hobby broadcasting" content. You can't be entertaining on a ham license. 73s from VK land.
Thats interesting Peter - thanks for letting us know about HF Domestic, seems Autralia are more sympathetic towards hobby broadcasting than UK will ever be - what a great idea.
I started Dxing as a teen with my Realistic DX160. When I mentioned to a cousin I have resumed my hobby he told me SW is dead. Sorry...far from the truth. Apart from the number stations, I listen to Voice of Korea, Voice of Turkey, Radio Free Asia, Radio Farda, All India Radio and so much more! I passed my foundation exam last year. Just need to set myself up! I had a year of illness but ready to resume. 73 😊
I think a lot of us started as teens and came back to it later. There’s still plenty going on if you know where to look. Congratulations on the ticket and Good Health to you. Stay tuned :)
My career path is in computers and technology, but as a juxtaposition to that, I like to explore the older technologies that came before me. Film photography, vinyl records, and naturally shortwave radio. I got into it a couple years ago and now it's not uncommon for me to sit outside on a warm summer night to see what I can catch. Then when I'm done with that, I'll try to tune into my favorite AM radio, WSM, station to listen to some classic country music. Yeah it's 400 miles away and reception can spotty, and I could just stream it online, but it doesn't have the same feel as listening to it through the radio static.
Rock and Roll LITT TV. I have been thinking the same thing over the past year, maybe a blip or little revival. The increasing popularity of the "prepper" scene. Also people looking to find alternative or more direct sources of news. Hey, I don't think I mentioned it but I've been a HAM for about 6 weeks now. Passed all my tests in two phases. Messing around with an old KW Dual Band TW4000A at the moment, not having any luck. I credit radiophile stations like yours and a few others for motivating me to get my Amateur License. Thanks Bud! Have a good evening.
Short Wave will always be popular,, because no one can censor it. A big boost for Amateur Shortwave are the new digital modes. JS8call is possibly the best, as it's truly narrow band (50Hz), and very robust in the noisy bands of today. You only need a computer, the JS8call software (free), an interface and SSB rig. JS8call also has "meshing", where stored messages can be relayed through other Ham stations to reach the destination!! It all works without an internet connection, so ideal in"grid down" situations. Ordinary QSO's are easy using JS8call. Plenty of JS8call info videos on youtube.
@@LONGINTHETOOTHtv I love watching your LITT videos. JS8call in particular gives a new lease of life to Amateur Short Wave radio. Many Amateurs use FT4 to get rapid automatic signal reports, but there is no proper QSO possibility. JS8call was designed to retain FT4 advantages, but with proper QSO's possible. Regards and keep up the good work
@@LONGINTHETOOTHtv Hi. Digital Amateur Radio does not replace conventional CW or SSB, but enables easy QRP operation and using computer keyboard and screen makes operation very easy. Ideal for emergency use too. If you are a Amateur (Ham), use JS8call. Many LITT hams use it because it works with simple low power in flats on 40 and 20 metres with only around 5 watts. The neighbours need never know, as there is no shouting down a mic. Remember the Tony Hancock Radio Ham??
@@davidhine619 This radio lark's a wonderful hobby, y'know. I've got friends all over the world, all over the world . . . none in this country, but friends all over the world
Thanks for the comment MusicManOfJazz, great idea for long running time of audio. In the old days before radio automation, stations used to make overnight music tapes on VHS :)
For those of us who live in the parts of the world which do not censor the internet or the airwaves, it could be looked at as a thing which could come be seen as a passing trend, but not entirely so. OTA radio on the local level is offering fewer and fewer options. This bodes well for broadcasters looking to serve rural populations. However, outside of our comfortable little parish of relative intellectual freedom I think that shortwave international and dissident broadcasting is better seen as a necessity.
The internet can be controlled and indeed in some countries, stifled. Shortwave radio will never completely go out of style. This is the golden age of electronics, and great radios are getting better and smaller. In some areas, a radio like that XHData D 808 would be a very highly coveted possession. I would love to have something like this way back in the 1980s. The radios back then were only scratching the surface of what is now possible. I would love to be able to take my present radio back to the 80s and find something really cool.
Educational Media Foundation would greatly benefit by starting shortwave broadcasting for their K-LOVE and Air1 Format (given their suprlus windfall prophets....errrr....profits (a big IRS NO-NO for a not for profit 501 (c 3) religious organization) from their never-ending fund raisers.
Well... Radio receivers with Shortwave and Longwave are extremely rare in my home country. But recently I finally managed to buy a small Panasonic "super radio" with 4 wavebands: FM, AM(MW), LW, SW. It was such a great day!
If ever shortwave radio needed to be revived, it’s now.
Thanks for that statement numberstation :)
while working night shifts on rig boats in the med.I had a very small S/W radio and used to brighten things up by listening to Italian Disco stations..Git dahn!!!!!
Excellent video and you make a number of solid points. Particularly, I agree with the turning of the knobs and the fact that the pre-programmed nature of terrestrial radio is rather boring. There is a mystery to shortwave, as to what might be out there for you to discover on the next turn of the dial. As a long-time amateur radio operator and all-around radio buff, I agree that there is a revival in shortwave interest and with a decent radio being affordable; it only makes it even more possible for the momentum to continue. Thank you for your video. Keep up the good work!
well said God Bless the Keg, thanks for your comment - - stay tuned :)
Short wave radios are even available on Amazon.
Great video..
Love my radio..
thanks for the comment M Duffy
I love your videos straight to the point no nonsense and short!
Thanks so much for the comment Aren .. that’s how we like to do it.. stay tuned :)
Great Vid! thanks for the info. Here's some more that might interest you. I'm in australia we have a license category called HF Domestic. 50 bucks a year renewal fee gets you a license slot on one of the tropical bands. Upto 1kw is normal. It would be nice if one day the old SW radio was alive with interesting "hobby broadcasting" content. You can't be entertaining on a ham license. 73s from VK land.
Thats interesting Peter - thanks for letting us know about HF Domestic, seems Autralia are more sympathetic towards hobby broadcasting than UK will ever be - what a great idea.
I started Dxing as a teen with my Realistic DX160. When I mentioned to a cousin I have resumed my hobby he told me SW is dead. Sorry...far from the truth. Apart from the number stations, I listen to Voice of Korea, Voice of Turkey, Radio Free Asia, Radio Farda, All India Radio and so much more! I passed my foundation exam last year. Just need to set myself up! I had a year of illness but ready to resume. 73 😊
I think a lot of us started as teens and came back to it later. There’s still plenty going on if you know where to look. Congratulations on the ticket and Good Health to you. Stay tuned :)
I also had a DX-169 untill a short while ago. I've sold it to a friend that is a SW passionate and reformed the all radio into high shape....👍👍
My career path is in computers and technology, but as a juxtaposition to that, I like to explore the older technologies that came before me. Film photography, vinyl records, and naturally shortwave radio. I got into it a couple years ago and now it's not uncommon for me to sit outside on a warm summer night to see what I can catch. Then when I'm done with that, I'll try to tune into my favorite AM radio, WSM, station to listen to some classic country music. Yeah it's 400 miles away and reception can spotty, and I could just stream it online, but it doesn't have the same feel as listening to it through the radio static.
Thanks for your video great content 😊, hopefully some radio stations restore their service eg Radio Australia 🇦🇺, Radio Netherland etc…
thanks for your kind comment Sunny LM I remember those two with great affection, it would be super to see them back :)
My cellphone app gets 186,000 stations from any country in business more than 8 hours.
73 DE W4CSC since 1957.
I know Larry but that’s cheating ::))
Rock and Roll LITT TV. I have been thinking the same thing over the past year, maybe a blip or little revival.
The increasing popularity of the "prepper" scene. Also people looking to find alternative or more direct sources of news.
Hey, I don't think I mentioned it but I've been a HAM for about 6 weeks now. Passed all my tests in two phases. Messing around with an old KW Dual Band TW4000A at the moment, not having any luck.
I credit radiophile stations like yours and a few others for motivating me to get my Amateur License.
Thanks Bud! Have a good evening.
Hey DARKSTAR - thats brilliant news CONGRATULATIONS !!!! enjoy
Great video as always Peter 📻👍
Thanks Rogue - I'm glad you liked it
Lovin my Tecsun PL-880 !
thats a good radio Paul, thanks for the comment
Is there any magzine named World Radio Magazine , which can explain regarding radio broadcasting in the world . Please help.
I am going to get an 8 track audio recorder to go with my betamax video recorder for emergency communications !
At least make that a VHS Simon :::)))
Short Wave will always be popular,, because no one can censor it. A big boost for Amateur Shortwave are the new digital modes. JS8call is possibly the best, as it's truly narrow band (50Hz), and very robust in the noisy bands of today. You only need a computer, the JS8call software (free), an interface and SSB rig. JS8call also has "meshing", where stored messages can be relayed through other Ham stations to reach the destination!! It all works without an internet connection, so ideal in"grid down" situations. Ordinary QSO's are easy using JS8call. Plenty of JS8call info videos on youtube.
Thanks for that reminder about digital modes David - Happy Radio to you
@@LONGINTHETOOTHtv I love watching your LITT videos. JS8call in particular gives a new lease of life to Amateur Short Wave radio. Many Amateurs use FT4 to get rapid automatic signal reports, but there is no proper QSO possibility. JS8call was designed to retain FT4 advantages, but with proper QSO's possible. Regards and keep up the good work
@@davidhine619 thanks for the kind comment and yes digital has the potential to open new doors, we just need to take the leap :)
@@LONGINTHETOOTHtv Hi. Digital Amateur Radio does not replace conventional CW or SSB, but enables easy QRP operation and using computer keyboard and screen makes operation very easy. Ideal for emergency use too. If you are a Amateur (Ham), use JS8call. Many LITT hams use it because it works with simple low power in flats on 40 and 20 metres with only around 5 watts. The neighbours need never know, as there is no shouting down a mic. Remember the Tony Hancock Radio Ham??
@@davidhine619 This radio lark's a wonderful hobby, y'know. I've got friends all over the world, all over the world . . . none in this country, but friends all over the world
I still use my VCR to record the audio only. Works great for that.
Thanks for the comment MusicManOfJazz, great idea for long running time of audio. In the old days before radio automation, stations used to make overnight music tapes on VHS :)
For those of us who live in the parts of the world which do not censor the internet or the airwaves, it could be looked at as a thing which could come be seen as a passing trend, but not entirely so. OTA radio on the local level is offering fewer and fewer options. This bodes well for broadcasters looking to serve rural populations.
However, outside of our comfortable little parish of relative intellectual freedom I think that shortwave international and dissident broadcasting is better seen as a necessity.
Thanks for your input Joseph
The internet can be controlled and indeed in some countries, stifled. Shortwave radio will never completely go out of style. This is the golden age of electronics, and great radios are getting better and smaller. In some areas, a radio like that XHData D 808 would be a very highly coveted possession. I would love to have something like this way back in the 1980s. The radios back then were only scratching the surface of what is now possible. I would love to be able to take my present radio back to the 80s and find something really cool.
@@RJDA.Dakota you speak the truth:) thanks for the comment
Just wait until the great reset turns the internet into a mainstream programming source and shortwave looks better all the time.
There was a relate article in radio world magazine
There was a long discussion in related email groups these days
thanks for the comment Zach - yep, everybody is talkin SW:)
Interesting. Wonder if you've heard about the medium wave increase of in some countries?
Thanks for the comment Tony. MW increase sounds intriguing:)
@@LONGINTHETOOTHtv seems to be some investment in low power MW in asia' africa and south america - so time to get the mag loop out!
@@tonystephen6312 the Medium Wave revival ?
@@LONGINTHETOOTHtv definitely - and few european power stations to block the DX!
Hmm and I just bought a Tecsun PL 330. Wasn't difficult to find at all.
good radio CraigN74 enjoy
I use a Tecsun PL360 I am very pleased with it.
No SSB but it does have FM and SW MW and LW.
@@GwladYrHaf nice radio indeed especially if you not bothered with ssb. Happy Listening
You will enjoy that PL 330.
Nice Video Mate!!
Thank you for viewing kind (The Night Hiker) sir, stay tuned :)
Educational Media Foundation would greatly benefit by starting shortwave broadcasting for their K-LOVE and Air1 Format (given their suprlus windfall prophets....errrr....profits (a big IRS NO-NO for a not for profit 501 (c 3) religious organization) from their never-ending fund raisers.
I think there is a MW revival in europe