Shortwave radio
Does anyone travel and use a shortwave radio while out of range?
Forum Discussion
For broadcast stations like BBC and not ham operators, I think some of the hand held radios do a better job. A ham transceiver is going to need a antenna that's tuned for the band (frequency) you want to listen to. Where as the hand held unit will have internal circuitry to optimize what ever frequency you have tuned.
Out of range? If your just wanting to listen to a radio station back home while traveling, you'll be disappointed. Station power, frequency and conditions limit the distance they can broadcast. Some "Clear channel stations" (AM band) increase power at night and cover great distances. These are about the only stations you can receive when several states away. As stated for a local station you'll need an internet application.
As with all things some of the radios are better than others. Better does not always correspond with price.
Out of range? If your just wanting to listen to a radio station back home while traveling, you'll be disappointed. Station power, frequency and conditions limit the distance they can broadcast. Some "Clear channel stations" (AM band) increase power at night and cover great distances. These are about the only stations you can receive when several states away. As stated for a local station you'll need an internet application.
As with all things some of the radios are better than others. Better does not always correspond with price.
