Shortwave radio is radio transmission using shortwave (SW) radio frequencies. There is no official definition of the band, but the range always includes all of the high frequency band (HF), which extends from 3 to 30 MHz (100 to 10 metres); above the medium frequency band (MF), to the bottom of the VHF band.
Read moreWhat can I listen to on a shortwave radio?
Specialized interests of shortwave listeners may include listening for shortwave utility, or “ute”, transmissions such as shipping, sailing, naval, aviation, or military signals, listening for intelligence signals (numbers stations), or tuning in amateur radio stations.
Read moreWhat is the difference between ham radio and shortwave?
If you have never listened to shortwave radio, you are missing out on unique programming from all over the world. Ham radios, on the other hand, offer more than just tuning into programs, but the ability to communicate through two-way radio services . Browse more to know about what is shortwave radio.
Read moreWhat’s the difference between longwave and shortwave radio?
Shortwave and longwave radiation interacts with the earth and atmosphere in different ways. Shortwave radiation (visible light) contains a lot of energy; longwave radiation (infrared light) contains less energy than shortwave radiation (shortwave radiation has a shorter wavelength than longwave radation).
Read moreHow far can shortwave reach?
Shortwave radio travels much farther than broadcast FM (88–108 MHz). Shortwave broadcasts can be easily transmitted over a distance of several thousand miles , including from one continent to another.
Read moreWhat shortwave frequencies are best at night?
In general, the bands with frequencies below 13000 KHz (13mhz) are better at night and the bands with frequencies above 13000 KHz (13mhz) are best during the day.
Read moreWhat is MW and LW?
AM, which stands for Amplitude Modulation (AM) is the oldest radio broadcasting system in the UK. The term AM is commonly used to cover both Medium Wave (MW) and Long Wave (LW). All AM radio stations broadcast in mono.
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