Difference between revisions of "SWL Broadcast"
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The RR forum for this topic can be found [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=79 here] | The RR forum for this topic can be found [http://www.radioreference.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=79 here] | ||
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− | * [http://www. | + | ;What is short wave broadcasting? These FAQs will help explain it |
− | + | * [http://www.shortwave.org/faq.htm FAQ from the National Association of SW Broadcaster (NASB)] | |
− | * [http://www. | + | * [http://www.dxing.com/swlintro.htm Introduction to SWL] |
− | + | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short-wave_radio Wikipedia article on SW Radio] | |
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+ | ;Some FAQs about the terminology you will hear used | ||
+ | * [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/ AMANDX] | ||
+ | * This site has many basic articles on antennas, propagation, schedules and much more. Highly recommended reading | ||
+ | * [http://www.dxing.com/modesand.htm Commonly Used Modes] | ||
+ | * [http://www.dxing.com/tuning.htm Frequency Ranges and Uses] | ||
+ | * [http://www.dxing.com/frequenc.htm Frequency vs.Wavelength] | ||
+ | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/glossary.html Glossary of Terminology] | ||
+ | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/dynrange.html Receiver Dynamic Range] | ||
+ | * [http://www.radio-electronics.com/info/receivers/synchdet/sync_det.php Synchronous Modulation/Detection] | ||
+ | * [http://www.dxing.com/radterms.htm Terms and Abbreviations] | ||
+ | * [http://www.dxing.com/utcgmt.htm UTC and GMT] | ||
+ | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/selectivity.html Understanding Receiver Selectivity] | ||
+ | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/sensitivity.html Understanding Receiver Sensitivity] | ||
+ | * [http://www.monitoringtimes.com/html/specs.html Understanding Specifications] | ||
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== HF (SW) Clubs == | == HF (SW) Clubs == | ||
* [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/ AMANDX] | * [http://www.angelfire.com/mb/amandx/ AMANDX] | ||
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== DXing Websites == | == DXing Websites == | ||
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* [http://www.dxing.info/ DXing.Info] | * [http://www.dxing.info/ DXing.Info] | ||
* [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ Hard Core DX] | * [http://www.hard-core-dx.com/ Hard Core DX] | ||
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* [http://hfradio.org/swbc/ HFRadio.org SWBC freq searches] | * [http://hfradio.org/swbc/ HFRadio.org SWBC freq searches] | ||
** Note: limited to SWBCers, evidently doesn't cover tropical bands | ** Note: limited to SWBCers, evidently doesn't cover tropical bands | ||
+ | * [http://www.itu.int/cgi-bin/htsh/glad/cga_callsign.sh?lng=E ITU Callsign Prefixes] | ||
== Yahoo Groups and other Mailing Lists == | == Yahoo Groups and other Mailing Lists == |
Revision as of 21:07, 28 November 2009
This page will list links relating to MW and HF Broadcast listening between 530 khz and 30 Mhz. For information on antennas, see the Antennas wiki. Our HF Propagation article has links regarding how HF signals travel great differences. It's an important topic to understand if you wish to be successful in this game.
The RR forum for this topic can be found here
Contents
Terminology and FAQs
- What is short wave broadcasting? These FAQs will help explain it
- FAQ from the National Association of SW Broadcaster (NASB)
- Introduction to SWL
- Wikipedia article on SW Radio
- Some FAQs about the terminology you will hear used
- AMANDX
- This site has many basic articles on antennas, propagation, schedules and much more. Highly recommended reading
- Commonly Used Modes
- Frequency Ranges and Uses
- Frequency vs.Wavelength
- Glossary of Terminology
- Receiver Dynamic Range
- Synchronous Modulation/Detection
- Terms and Abbreviations
- UTC and GMT
- Understanding Receiver Selectivity
- Understanding Receiver Sensitivity
- Understanding Specifications
HF (SW) Clubs
- AMANDX
- Canadian International DX Club (CIDX)
- Danish SW Club International
- DXer.ca
- MT Radio Clubs and Nets page
- Ontario DX Association (ODXA)
- North American SW Association
DXing Websites
Manufacturers
Media News
And lots more...
- Australian Internet Radio Magazine
- RadioIntel
- Clandestine Radio Watch
- MT Shortwave Central Blog by Gayle Van Horn
- End Times Report SW Broadcasts Worldwide
- Shortwave Monitor
- SWLing.com (blog) A good place to start for newcomers
- Surfing the Radio Waves (blog)
Program Information
- Cumbre DX
- World of Radio
- Here, Glenn Hauser discusses both DX and program information world wide
- Musings - International Broadcasting, Public Radio
Receivers, Accessories and Reviews
- A brief review of the RF Space SDR-IQ Software Defined Radio
- AC6V Receiver Reviews and Surveys
- AOR Receivers
- DXing.Info Equipment Page
- Eton E5 Review (MT - PDF file)
- EHam General Coverage Rxs
- Icom Receivers
- Kaito KA1103 Degen DE1103
- NASWA (selected) Equipment Reviews
- Phil's Buyers Guide 2006 (PDF)
- RadioIntel Receiver Reviews page 1
- RadioIntel Receiver Reviews and links
- R Netherlands Receiver Shopping List (archive by MWCircle)
- Realistic DX394 Receiver
- Receiver Test Data from Sherwood Engineering
- Tentec/GW RX321 Reference Page
- Yaesu Receivers
Software
Receiver Modifications
- INRAD Filters and Enhancements
- Kiwa Electronics
- Mods.DK
- Sherwood Engineering
- RadioLab Modifications for Sangean ATS-909
- RadioIntel review of RadioLab modified ATS909
- DRM Receiver Modifications file(PDF)
- DRM Modifications for Ten Tec RX320
- DRM Modifications for Ten Tec RX321
- AB9IL - ATS-909 Modification and Alignment
Schedules (downloadable)
- Bi Newsletter for DXers
- Multi lingual website - links to the Aoki database, updated daily
- Prime Time Shortwave
- High Frequency Coordination Conference (HFCC)
- EiBi
- DXAsia
- ShortBoard (Macs)
- NASWA schedules page
Schedules (print media)
These 2 publications also have extensive receiver reviews...
Search Engines
- Radio Portal.org
- HFRadio.org SWBC freq searches
- Note: limited to SWBCers, evidently doesn't cover tropical bands
- ITU Callsign Prefixes