3 Reasons To Get A Shortwave Radio.

[@9mmARman]

OK, you've convinced me, I'm going to pick up a shortwave receiver. You're 100% responsible for me getting back into CB after so many decades away from the hobby, and I settled on the President McKinley because of your videos. And I was recently given an older base station which also has SSB, so I'll not only have my mobile unit, which I've spoken all around the world with (definitely not using an RM Italy amp), but as soon as I figure out an antenna for my base station I'll be talking on there, too. I hope to hear Farpoint Farms on the other end sometime all the way up here in MassaTwoShits. I have spoken with Mower Junkie once, so it might just happen sometime! Thanks for all your videos, and for getting me back on the air!

[@FarpointFarms]

Glad that I could do that for you. I have never heard Mass being called that- many other things, just not that one.

[@keithp115]

Always appreciate your vast knowledge on this nostalgic hobby, which is hopefully making a comeback!

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you

[@JamesWilliam70]

Those fluctuating signals alone on short wave add a certain mystery and nostalgia of olden days. Days when radios were a large piece of furniture with warmly lit readouts and dials you could spin and let go whilst they continued rolling across the spectrum.

[@FarpointFarms]

I have an old SW radio from the 40's and love to listen to it. The cracking and popping noise makes me think of the olden days where families would all gather round and listen.

[@mhammer5]

@@FarpointFarms A family was more connected to each other.

[@MagicRoosterBluesBand]

Every prepper needs a short-wave radio (with SSB preferably). What's more important is how to use it (external antenna, listening at night), saving stations (writing them down with times heard), ways of recharging the batteries (solar panel). If the grid goes down this is the only information available to know what's going on.

[@TruthVSLies]

100%.

[@barrykelly2722]

I've had a retikiss v115 for a year or two now. Still trying to work out the kinks. And I've only reached across the border into Canada. No success getting across the pond yet. Have a wire antenna in my attic. Seem to only find stations in South America and religious channels. Would be nice to have a channel listing.

[@TruthVSLies]

@@barrykelly2722 google SHORT-WAVE INFO for channel listings.

[@ferdinandmeyer8354]

@barrykelly2722 look up WBCQ ,WWCR AND WRMI. Lot of different shows coming from them.

[@FarpointFarms]

There are also plenty of shows that are not listed on their sites. Noting times heard is a good way to catch them.

[@mattstosh6960]

As a Ham Radio Operator who does a lot of contesting and Special Events, I still receive quite a number of SWL cards (in paper and electronic format) and I make absolutely sure I respond to those QSL requests. The SWL exchanges are my favorites. Even in North America only contests, many of the SWL requests come from Europe especially Germany. So there are a large number of SWL operators out there - I would actually say the SWLs are increasing in numbers.

[@FarpointFarms]

I still have a bunch that I have gotten over the years.

[@danielmarkleblanc1800]

Love your show. You're a great ambassador for our hobby. Keep up the fabulous work. From New Brunswick Canada. Be well.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you very much!

[@millardscott5646]

Thank you Eric. My introduction to Ham radio was by listening to hams on shortwave with Am signals that were clear as a bell. Since it was AM and not Side Band I could understand them. That fascinated me, and many years later I eventually got my license.

[@FarpointFarms]

You made a great point on the clarity. I am glad you enjoyed it so much you got your license.

[@escapefromny2012]

Reason 4: It's another way to get information during a disaster. For example, tje grid goes down in your area and you cannot get information on any other device. You don't know how far the grid down problem goes. It might be just your town, your county, your entire state, most of the country, or worse. Listening to shortwave might allow you to hear news you can't get otherwise. Knowing what's going on can alleviate stress or help you to decide to bug-in or bug-out as needed. Again, if you can't get info on other devices, this can be a backup for news sources. I woud not rely on it alone, but having shortwave along with GMRS, HAM, CB, and more is best imo, because I want ALL resources at my fingertips in a disaster situation.

[@FarpointFarms]

I totally agree. It's a good backup to have when everything else goes down.

[@kirktinsley]

I’m glad you mentioned VORW (voice of review of the week). I’m new to shortwave listening and discovering his show made SW listening even more interesting. He does a great job of replying to listener emails too.

[@FarpointFarms]

It is kinda cool that a younger person is taking the time to host his own show.

[@Time_Traveler_Karen]

Small world isn't it? I'm here to see what shortwave is about so I can listen to Review Brah's VORW broadcast 📻 🎧 🇺🇲

[@kirktinsley]

@@Time_Traveler_Karenhope you have a much fun as I have had the past year of learning about SW. The summation of what I’ve learned is: a Tecsun PL-330 is great bang for the buck. Reception is FARRR better away from the city and out in the countryside. And finally, listening to 7200 kHz in lower side band can be pretty entertaining. That frequency is a complete circus.

[@Time_Traveler_Karen]

@@kirktinsley Thankyou so much 👍

[@mountainslimb8911]

Listening to you on WBCQ right now on the Radio Garden app, good stuff!

[@FarpointFarms]

Yup! It's on the air as I type! Shortwave is a great way to get your own show on the air.

[@kurttuttle1817]

I miss Radio Moscow vs Voice of America. Growing up in the mid-60's, Nam was going on, and then you have E/W Germany etc. SW is still great to listen to.

[@FarpointFarms]

Agreed, I am sure back in the 60s you heard some wild stuff

[@hatchetjackphillips]

Shortwaves a fun hobby! I usually scan the bands on Friday and Saturday nights.

[@davidsradioroom9678]

Me, too!

[@audiophileman7047]

It's kind of like a treasure hunt for me, just a lot of fun. 👍👍👍

[@FarpointFarms]

You just never know what you might catch.

[@scuzzytwo7556]

cheaper and healthier than going to the bar.

[@leewattenbarger650]

Enjoying your KZbin channel for several years, thanks! After a decade or so of acquiring several radios with SW bands, you've inspired me to actually try to receive some broadcasts tonight. Wish me luck.

[@FarpointFarms]

Rock on! I hope you have a ton of fun. Just watch the solar activity as they can wreck havoc on radios some days

[@AudioDaze]

Good points! It's a shame so many SW broadcasters have pulled the plug, but I also enjoy the ease of listening to them streaming without the fading and static crashes. But that can certainly be taken from us with a flick of a switch. Apps like Radio Garden and Tune In make exploring the world of radio very easy these days, but I agree with your premise and I'll always have a variety of radios available to cover various listening hobbies.

[@FarpointFarms]

For many stations, it is hard to get enough advertising to cover the expenses. The power bill alone is staggering.

[@ChrisSicking]

Very cool. Have to check into it. Thanks for all your radio reviews.

[@FarpointFarms]

You are welcome

[@cfldriven]

After moving to WNC, I sold off my Ham gear. Prior to the move I had lost interest and the mountains just made it easier. On a lark I bought the XHDATA D219 and discovered an interesting world of radio programs. In short order I upgraded to XHDATA D808 & 109WB, Qodosen DX-286 and hopefully soon the Choyong LC90. Thanks for sharing and inspiring others.

[@FarpointFarms]

I am glad to hear that you found some interest in radios. Even in the mountains, they still get reception (AM here is poor at best). I am glad that I was able to help inspire you

[@mikecricket113]

Eric, Doing great Brother. Glad to see you doing so well!! Thanks for the Plug a few years ago. I appreciate you! You and Mower Junkies Channels are the Most Fun and Honest on KZbin. Keep up the Good work. P.S. How's the Garden this Year? 73

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you for the kind words, the garden this year is doing well- it would be better if the deer would not think it is an all you can eat buffet.

[@mikecricket113]

@@FarpointFarms Eric, sorry about the Deer. My neighbor has same issue. So last year he put up 8 foot tall fencing around his. 12x 20 garden. I’m glad you’re doing well. Thanks for replying.

[@ivandubinsky1857]

I used to have one of those Realistic DX-440 receivers...great radio. You could connect large external antennas to it without overloading the front end. I'd take mine with me to fire lookout towers I worked at back in the 90's.

[@FarpointFarms]

Cool- I am sure on the tower you could get some great range with it

[@ivandubinsky1857]

@@FarpointFarms Well, there was certainly no man made noise, that's for sure.

[@ferdinandmeyer8354]

Another good video Eric, agreed on all points. I listen to the voice of review on sunday nights here. And the other guy you were talking about booms in every week night. Enjoy his news show also.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you

[@toddshook1765]

Well said. As a prepper gathering information in times of peace or trouble is imperative to our success in survival. Maybe extreme statement but I always find ways to get info.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thank you

[@richardmerriam7044]

I had the same Realistic mixer that's behind your right shoulder. Great rig for the money. I've spoken with Alan at WBCQ. Great guy. I just got a Qodosen DX-286, and I'm floored by it's performance. Both Todderbert and Jay Allen gave it good enough reviews that I had to get one. Being a lifelong MW Dxer, it's perfect. Shortwave should still have good news programs. I miss Swiss Radio International and the Christian Science Church broadcasts from years ago. They were factual honest programs that you don't hear anymore. Although you didn't mention it, I think that the best reason to get a shortwave is to find factual, honest news. That's a real challenge! Great video. Thanks.

[@FarpointFarms]

You are absolutely right about the factual and honest news. It is good to hear other points of views. Let me hear all sides and then I can make up my mind on the truth

[@dennisyoung4631]

“… and to stay in touch when the power goes out…”

[@FarpointFarms]

Agreed!

[@paulstevens2839]

I enjoy listening to 7200 khz LSB. Its HAM operators chucking it up, much like the old CB days. Kind of funny to listen to. You will need a radio with SSB. I usually pick up this around late evening, into the night. My main receiver is the Tecsun PL-880.

[@FarpointFarms]

I think I have heard that band and you are right, there can be some weird conversations going on

[@giffjim55]

Great! Thank you.

[@FarpointFarms]

You are welcome!

[@drivers99]

Interesting hearing mention of Review of the Week (aka Reviewbrah) on shortwave. I saw him mention he did a shortwave show once on his channel when I used to watch him a lot on KZbin. I like his personality.

[@FarpointFarms]

He is pretty cool to listen to-- something different

[@johnkelley6278]

I have caught old radio shows probably from the 40s on my shortwave and a channel with constant pinging which I still don't know what it is. I used to think well that's a ship or submarine.

[@FarpointFarms]

That is interesting for sure, depending on your location, It might have been

[@fixanythingdiy]

Since Christmas will be here soon, perhaps you could do a video on a couple of budget shortwave radios that would be good for Christmas gifts for a kid. I'd like to buy a shortwave radio for my nephew. Thank you.

[@FarpointFarms]

I will see what I can do- The hurricane is making it where I will be behind for a while until we can get cleaned up. There are some great radios out there

[@64samsky]

I love my antique shortwave radios. Shortwave was always on the older cosumer table top radios.

[@FarpointFarms]

Me too! I have everything from tube console radios to modern pocket ones.

[@LTHanlon]

There is nothing like stumbling across a numbers station for the first time.

[@FarpointFarms]

Whyfiles did a really cool episode on the number stations- You should check it out if you have not already seen it.

[@barrykelly2722]

@LTHanlon this is an embarrassing question coming from a Ham but what is a numbers station?

[@AudioDaze]

@@barrykelly2722 Barry, a numbers station is used by intelligence agencies of various countries to transmit coded messages to agents in the field. The broadcast message will consist of a series of numbers only. The agents on the receiving end have a code pad or program to decode the series of numbers into a message. The listener would simply hear something like: 77, 59, 38, 66, 22, 81, 96, etc, etc. There's a article in wikipedia with some history and some famous examples, just search for numbers station.

[@njlauren]

​@@barrykelly2722 I have seen programs on this,they are these sw stations that every once in a while some guy starts saying numbers, seemingly random. They were more prevalent during the cold war. Theory was they were testing out emergency transmitters ( usually eastern block ) or it was talking to spies. IDK what the real reason was or is.

[@radioweebdx7680]

Plenty of videos of number stations on my channel.

[@zacariaspiedrasdelrio8984]

Very interesting 👍I just rediscovered SW on August 2024 , have the XHDATA D 808 and i want that Tecsun!

[@FarpointFarms]

That 808 is a great radio! Enjoy the cool and weird stuff on shortwave my friend.

[@pmehta4452]

Great video. I have a cheap radio with SM stations. In our area (Vancouver BC) there is a East Indian station that comes on (SM - .2). What is SM and is this short wave. I need to purchase another radio like this and I don't know where to start looking. I knew about FM but don't know SM. Any info on this would be appreciated. Many thanks.

[@FarpointFarms]

No Problem!

[@audiophileman7047]

The reach and freedom of it is very attractive. Free opinions are what have brought me back to shortwave.

[@FarpointFarms]

I encourage everyone to listen to all kinds of broadcasts, it will help give a broader picture and help those form their own opinions

[@joshuagosnell22]

To me u hit all point. I miss times in 90s. When i could listen to countrys with teenager programs when i was 15yr old of corse. An do homework of country i listen to. In 2024 i still love magical feeling of radio New Zealand in morning. And Radio Romania Int'l in after or BBC in Africa. And evening with stations all around in evening. Good video. And still love magical feeling.

[@FarpointFarms]

I love listening to all over the world, it is cool to hear other points of view

[@MadMattRides]

holy sh(*& you have John Muirs book -- my god that started my life as a mechanic / engineer - amazing book - great cars wonderful times thanks for these vids - trying to get started with emergency com set up

[@FarpointFarms]

Yes I do and I still reference it from time to time.

[@daviator4720]

Useful for world travelling... I lived overseas and could easily listen to my home country ( Canada ) as far as PNG... Propaganda, yes, but they all do it .. Thank you for your presentations ! ( and when the NET goes down ... )

[@FarpointFarms]

You are welcome.

[@odamade772]

I love my DX-440 but my Elite 750 kicks butt!

[@FarpointFarms]

I could not agree more.

[@k9policexj]

Okay, I'm ready to get a shortwave radio. Looking for recommendations. Not concerned about price, but I know the most expensive isn't always the best. Thanks for any advice on receivers!

[@FarpointFarms]

I really like the XHDATA 808. For big$$ look at the LC-90 as it also has really cool internet radio built in.

[@richmonroe203]

What's interesting to me about foreign news broadcast is that everyone sounds reasonable and believable

[@FarpointFarms]

Especially the ones from Great Britain- they can curse you out and sound so professional.

[@njlauren]

I was with a friend who was a ham operator. On shortwave he picked up a guy using cw ( morse code) and he said the guy was somewhere like HK ( rhis was late 70s), and guy was using a mobile rig w like 5w of power. The atmospherics were right that night. That is what makes cw cool, dx'ing on low power.

[@FarpointFarms]

Solar weather can really help with the long distance

[@FosterFarmsOk]

i realize its expensive to run a shortwave station but dang i wish there was more here in the US besides a bunch of screaming preachers.

[@FarpointFarms]

That is advertising, you see it to who ever is buying.

[@thestonerguy5276]

Whaa is a "ballpark" figure on the cost of having a 30 or 60 minute show? A "guesstimate" would be fine as well. Another good video promoting Shortwave! Thanks...👍

[@FarpointFarms]

I don't think it was all too expensive when I looked a few years ago.

[@aperson1181]

would you have links to these radios, model numbers? which radio would you recommend that would also have an airband?

[@FarpointFarms]

I don't, sorry

[@aperson1181]

@@FarpointFarms Thank you. but the radios you have in front of you on the table, what are the model numbers?

[@DavidUKesb]

@@aperson1181 The 2nd one is a XHDATA 808 radio with airband.

[@ERICtheLATE]

Don't forget to sweep the 11 meter sw band 👍

[@FarpointFarms]

Good point

[@rickreese5794]

Thx pal !😊

[@FarpointFarms]

you are welcome

[@scuzzytwo7556]

Everyone should have one even if you don't use it.

[@FarpointFarms]

better to have an not need then need and not have.

[@RCAvhstape]

What time and station/freq is your radio show on? I'd like to check it out. On your monologue: as soon as someone tells me I shouldn't read or listen to something because it's "right wing" or something, I immediately want to check it out and decide for myself, just in my nature I guess.

[@davidsradioroom9678]

I would, too!

[@FarpointFarms]

I have not done a new show in a while as life keeps getting in the way. You can check out the YT channel I have: www.youtube.com/@TheMidnightCafe

[@RCAvhstape]

@@FarpointFarms Cool.

[@River5190-Actual]

WWCR Sundays are the best! There are some stations I've heard that have news that American broadcasters won't air. In fact if you want to hear what NATO is really doing, BBC and ABC (Australian Broadcast) regularly air what Local and National US news refuse to air. And then there is Military HF which isn't as busy as it used to be but its still out there. Let SHTF and find out really quick how essential a SW Radio is.

[@FarpointFarms]

Great points

[@ChristopherJRobin]

Sometimes I listen to North Korean radio when they broadcast in English. I'm in London. Interesting what you said about North Koreans hearing short wave broadcasts, despite the jamming. Do you know if North Koreans are allowed to have short wave receivers? I assume not.

[@FarpointFarms]

I would not think so as well. NK is very tight with what they allow their citizens to see or hear. I am glad that I do not live there!

[@blakeschreckenbach679]

I have been meaning to get out one of my 4 SSB capable radios and longwire. It would be interesting to hear the true propaganda about the Old Man's state of mind.

[@FarpointFarms]

I hope you will get it out and start listening.

[@micstonemic696stone]

I hear you say you don't want to listen to certain broadcasts but you don't have to You choose what you wish to listen to The ability to receive whatever you choose Propaganda will always be receivable and understanding that it is just a manipulation of fact the technological ability from our equipment is always an asset Interesting video thank you sir

[@FarpointFarms]

The war on speech in our world will continue to get worse. SW has the advantage of being mostly forgotten and therefore overlooked.

[@micstonemic696stone]

@FarpointFarms in my country a man was arrested for calling a police horse gay Apparently we do have free speech so they can kiss my ass

[@LTHanlon]

I agree entirely with the importance of free speech. Allan Weiner's WBCQ is among the few media outlets committed to it. But how ironic that to freely listen to shortwave broadcasts, we buy radios manufactured in one of our planet's most repressive, freedom-restricted, xenophobic dictatorships.

[@FarpointFarms]

I agree that it is ironic-

[@qwertykeyboard5901]

Preppers and Anti-communists. Name a more iconic duo. (Octavian and Agrippa.)

[@LTHanlon]

"From each according to his wavelength, to each according to his frequency."

[@deonewilliams2924]

Sometimes I wonder if some of what we hear isn’t just propaganda here in the USA because… when we follow the money so many companies and scientists in other countries are working together in business partnerships. So much of our prepper products are produced elsewhere and making these companies a lot of money.

[@LegacyLost]

Are you on weekly on shortwave? Also what day is the guy who reviews foods etc on?

[@FarpointFarms]

I am not on weekly,

[@ditto1958]

Hope this question is not too far out. If the internet were to get taken down (hackers, weather, war, terrorists) for more than just a few hours, do you think shortwave and ham would be useful for news and information?

[@FarpointFarms]

Absolutely- You would just have to listen to all sides to get the truth. Gotta watch out for the pesky propaganda

[@ditto1958]

Absolutely. These days we have to be more alert and more diligent than ever to discover the truth.

[@RFMaster6]

Honestly, I gotten more out of my Icom 718 listening to shortwave in the last couple of years than I have talking on HF. Radio Romania, World Harvest Ministry.

[@FarpointFarms]

2 good channels- you never know what you might stumble on with SW

[@bobjones9727]

Great and much needed video. Foreign propaganda bad. US propaganda good.

[@FarpointFarms]

Propaganda is propaganda no matter where it comes from. The key is to listen to all sides and find the truth. It is sprinkled in there

[@bobjones9727]

@@FarpointFarms My tongue was in my cheek. I agree 100%. Unfortunately IMO we rarely if ever get to hear from the other side.

[@carytomaszewski1418]

Amen farm point farms

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks

[@patuxenthistory6410]

6070 MHZ Toronto is a station I listen to on Shortwave.

[@FarpointFarms]

I might have to see if I can hear them at night.

[@patuxenthistory6410]

@@FarpointFarms I listen to international news on several frequencies . On 6070 mhz Canadian National News at 6 .I can hear the station when in Coastal Carolina during the day . I can't receive BBC on 21630 mhz since solar storms .

[@sshooter546]

Is it on to just listen without ground and swr at like 7 on a uniden 980

[@FarpointFarms]

I'm sorry I don't understand the question.

[@ericluther1872]

Where do you get the station and frequency info at. What is a good internet page to find this info.

[@FarpointFarms]

There are sites that have listings of what is on at what time.

[@ericluther1872]

@@FarpointFarmswhat are good websites

[@danielm978]

Hey, i live in Denmark, i wish to get into shortwave radio, talk to people all over the world and listen, can you suggest a good beginner reciever? Thanks in advance

[@FarpointFarms]

The XHDATA-808 is a great starter radio.

[@danielm978]

@@FarpointFarms thank you very much sir.

[@Prariegirl2023]

Where can I get a shortwave radio

[@FarpointFarms]

Ebay, hamfests, year sales, flea markets, amazon

[@Sniperfox1]

Im new to SW, so can you recommend some good english speaking nighttime stations to listen for other than religious content?

[@FarpointFarms]

I would check out short-wave.info. They have a listing of all the stations broadcasting at any given time and from there you can check out their websites to see the schedules.

[@micwell2247]

What a ton of people do not understand is that, We the people are the government , not the elected... so those that come against any of our rights are comin against us..the government

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for sharing-

[@AlexejSvirid]

These are the God's words written by king Solomon, Proverbs 22: 7: "The rich ruleth over the poor; And the borrower is servant to the lender." Wikipedia says US have a national debt at least since 1900. Independence of US is more then 120 years old lie. Other countries have a national debt too. Their liders lie blatantly about "independence" of their states. The problem is Devil runs the world. He is lier and murderer. This is the reason why deception and violence are everywhere. This is the reason why Hitler got the power, but Christ was executed as "blasphemer" and "rioter" by denunciation of clergy. This is the reason why the whole world is Sodom. That's why we've got the Gospel about the God's kingdom. Jehovah would put everything in order. The dead will be resurected and we'll meet our loved ones again! :-)

[@wukket]

You should tell that to the elected because I don’t think they are aware 😂

[@loniebrown9646]

I walk my dog at night, and I'm the type of person who sits in the car listening to Am radio stations I pick up that are not local. For SW, Its religion, Morse code, Chinese, Spanish, mot much value to me, as A lot of my local Am stations are ghosting on SW. I enjoy my head phones at night, seing what I can pick up on my hand SW, but, picking up AM stations from the US. Offers more value..

[@FarpointFarms]

I also surf the Clear channels at night on AM. So many cool tiny stations also in the mix.

[@rexoliver7780]

At where I work--VOA/MARTIis cutting back Asian programming since these are going to the internet. SW transmitters are not low cost to run-new ones are getting more difficult to obtain. There is only ONE builder OF SW transmitters in the US. At the plant where I work SW transmitters 30 or more years old. Parts and tubes are getting more expensive and harder to obtain. One of the tube types used at the plant where I work are now 1/3 of a mil to buy. Bet the station count on your Sw set are getting fewer. At the Marti plant transmitter powers is expensive 250kw and 100kw.

[@FarpointFarms]

Thanks for sharing that- it is cool to know what is going on with them on the manufacturing side

[@ramonortiz5651]

Always ready that's the reason I have 3 shortwave radios.

[@FarpointFarms]

Smart

[@rawvlogz4205]

I love to hear international news in english

[@FarpointFarms]

It will give an interesting point of view, some is propaganda , but some is worth hearing the other side

[@roberthoffman4713]

It would be great if they had a frequency guide and maybe even a guide with when they broadcast in each language. Then I could try and set time aside to try and tune stuff in. We have our own propaganda from our own country it's called the news. LOL

[@FarpointFarms]

There are a few sites that list what it on at what time.

[@kevtop351]

What's so good about owning a short-wave radio when most stations are in foreign languages?

[@FarpointFarms]

Depending on what language you speak, there might be plenty to listen to.

[@JerryThibeaut]

Discovery is the payoff of the radio hobby.

[@FarpointFarms]

I agree

[@guitodd]

You mentioned North Korea, tune into Voice of Korea (DPRK) for english propaganda broadcasts... It's fun to listen to.

[@FarpointFarms]

I have heard them before, it is entertaining for sure.

[@skepticalmechanic]

Just get a Ham license…

[@FarpointFarms]

Why? That license won't help anyone when it comes to listening.

[@skepticalmechanic]

@@FarpointFarms Ham radio can do anything… along with two way communication… when the cellular and internet goes down it sure is nice to have so why not just get your ham license… cost is zero to get a license… and the money you spend on a receiver you can buy a good used ham radio…

[@burkena]

I boughta SW radio during the Sadam war..yrs a Sony2010. Listened to EVERYBODY EVERYWHERE GERMANY BBC, Pirate Radio Luxemburg..and others.. but just starting up again, and not much to tune. Sad.. and my Tecsun680 not impressed..

[@FarpointFarms]

There are still stations out there just not as many. I am sorry that you Tecsun was not impressive.

[@AmericanConstellation]

Get a ham radio, a license and learn how to use it.

[@FarpointFarms]

also a good idea

[@miguelsolo6810]

I love shortwave radio ,listening to political propaganda from all over the place (even the U.S) is the best laughable stuff you can get for almost free . Cuba is particularly good for off the wall anti U,S, mumbo -jumbo .

[@FarpointFarms]

I agree, you can hear all kinds of goofy stuff there

[@emrilbennett8704]

@@FarpointFarms haha

[@leeinwis]

Don't be a ham 😏😏

[@FarpointFarms]

No issues with Hams at all. Love all things radio related.

[@Rvfootprints]

Thanks for your clarity regarding our First Amendment. Shortwave is very important for that.

[@FarpointFarms]

No doubt

[@fawaz5400]

I am 26 years old and I got to know shortwave radio two years ago and I have become an amateur of listening to radio stations far from me. I am from Saudi Arabia and unfortunately I am almost dying from the endless number of Chinese radio stations and I do not know you receive them in the United States or not. I think they are starting to influence me and I will become a communist soon hhhhhhhh

[@FarpointFarms]

They broadcast a limited amount of stuff here in the USA, but I understand that they are running really hard on the propaganda overseas. They want you to know that they are super cool and that being a commie is totally the right way to live. Oh, and America = bad.

[@derekparent752]

The fact that citizens in North Carolina are driving around in fully armed militias hunting FEMA workers makes me desperate to get a Short Wave radio, and hope like Christ that aliens from Andromeda are listening and come and rescue me off this 1933 retake of Germany.

[@FarpointFarms]

Ah yes. Fake news. Where did you hear that from Fox? CNN? turn off the TV.

[@derekparent752]

@@FarpointFarms CNN? First off legacy media may not tell the whole story but they are definitely liable for lying unlike say.. Face book and all the conspiracy theory sites clogging up the web. Do a search and see what news outlets are saying about this point. I am fortunate enough to be older than 60 and don’t trust anyone anymore without doing my own deep research. I wish others who are tremendously gullible start to do the same soon.

[@derekparent752]

@@FarpointFarms ah yes, fake news, lies, conspiracy theories, stolen documents, cats and dogs, funny how upside down the world has become due to such unprecedented gullibility and lack of education and accountability.

[@leeinwis]

@@FarpointFarms It should be true though .

[@leeinwis]

@@derekparent752 libtard

[@williamcatlow1740]

THE FIRST TIME I HEARD ALEX JONES AND COAST TO COAST WAS ON SHORT WAVE RADIO 😎

[@FarpointFarms]

Both great shows!~!

[@uwuweewee]

50,000watts and 50 listeners. Shortwave is dead.

[@FarpointFarms]

50? No, many many more. I received more emails than that every time an episode aired on WBCQ. My guess is in the 10s of thousands at any given moment.

[@uwuweewee]

@@FarpointFarms I'll have to reconsider thanks