CCrane $150 Shortwave? Worth The Money?
USA news has dropped into a landfill - it's either hobnail conservative or wackystraigtjacket grade alpha X chromosome dominant. Soooo, putting a shortwave radio on the seemingly endless list of to...
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When the lights go out I have my NOOK. But with Tel Mex Banda Ancha being so weak even basic telephone internet is impossible. I remember my grandfather's Zenith Transoceanic shortwave that had a scary expensive 37 volt dry cell battery. So battery drain is a concern and so is transport over horrible roads. When I go to Guatemala, 70% of the population speaks Quiche, the remainder español or roachclip.
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I love listening to political propaganda (except for Republican and Democrat).
British Parliament is a real trip: "Hunga Hunga Unk unk". "Reasonable" Radio China, spewing Central Committee Hogwash. Al Jeezera tightrope walking between suicide vest and Predator strike listener reaction.
Because of logistics I should ask about "The Preferable Way" to haul and erect 100' of antenna wire. Is orientation absolutely critical?
Looks like the CCrane $150 unit goes into the Santa Wish List box. Guatemalan Customs is snotty therefore all my electronic playtoys have to stay in Michoacan. Reading material where I will summer seems to focus on "White Widow or Tora Borah Mind Meld Which One Wins The Blue Ribbon?"
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I love listening to political propaganda (except for Republican and Democrat).
British Parliament is a real trip: "Hunga Hunga Unk unk". "Reasonable" Radio China, spewing Central Committee Hogwash. Al Jeezera tightrope walking between suicide vest and Predator strike listener reaction.
Because of logistics I should ask about "The Preferable Way" to haul and erect 100' of antenna wire. Is orientation absolutely critical?
Looks like the CCrane $150 unit goes into the Santa Wish List box. Guatemalan Customs is snotty therefore all my electronic playtoys have to stay in Michoacan. Reading material where I will summer seems to focus on "White Widow or Tora Borah Mind Meld Which One Wins The Blue Ribbon?"
