A Prepper’s Guide To Shortwave Radio Basics.

[@adambreaux5033]

He'll yeah thanks for the info

[@LIVINGRETIRED310]

Something else to consider batteries.. Keep plenty of rechargable batteries and a AAA AA batt charger that runs on solar power. Keep the chargers protected until time to use

[@ModernRefugee]

A good thing to consider. I also put a link in the description on alternative batteries for the exact same radio in the video.

[@calebdeming5515]

Why not a wind up hand held radio?

[@ModernRefugee]

@@calebdeming5515 I have a crank radio too. They are good to have as well.

[@DRUMMER-j-u2x]

Thanks for this, MR!!

[@noncompliance1922]

Good information. Thank you for sharing and I hope you get to feeling much better soon.

[@ModernRefugee]

Thank you

[@PreparednessVeteran]

Most definitely. An excellent way to gain some info and enhance horizons. Should be in everyone's collection of gear/kit Nice job.

[@MichaelR58]

Good informational video , thanks for sharing ,God bless !

[@docgalt2801]

Hey MR! It’s good to see you as always. I’m sorry to hear that you are sick. I hope you start feeling better soon. This is a very interesting video. I know nothing about short wave radio, so this will be something that I will have to investigate further. I appreciate the introduction to this. Like you said, “it’s just another tool in your toolbox.” Thank you.

[@ModernRefugee]

Your welcome.

[@tammybrennan2040]

Definitely interesting

[@pintakchan767]

Thank for the chat.

[@scottviers3794]

Excellent video.

[@glen1arthur]

Radio isn't dead and may be the only way to get long distance information if there was a hard or total collapse. I have been also looking at long wave radio which I think may be better in some ways. I think being ready to use both would be wise.

[@monkeyfoodgarden]

As always excellent information. Hope you kick your sickness soon. Been fighting it off for a week now.

[@bamaprepper]

thanks

[@ModernGunGear]

Great Topic! I have my grandpas GE World Monitor

[@CamppattonFamilyCompound]

Some are completely manual and others auto scan with programable 'sets' for frequencies that you want to return to, and anywhere in-between. Writing down which frequencies you want to remember/come back to, so you don't waste time finding them again. also the times that they broadcast.

[@ModernRefugee]

Also I will add for people to know shortwave time is GMT and this is the time they used.

[@CamppattonFamilyCompound]

@@ModernRefugee Absolutely.

[@bobbader4789]

Excellent !

[@IronPhysik]

I own a old Sony "World radio" that I got from my grandma years before she passed away, I still have this thing and it still works like a absolute charm, just recently I picked up a transmission from asia on the 40m band, or a transmission from Romania some mhz lower and it all is powered by either a 4,5v round jack, or 3x AA batteries if things should happen I will at least have SOME way to get news, and it doesnt take much space to own one.

[@radio645]

Nice commentary, until recently I only considered SW as a interesting hobby, the current worldwide situation changes all that. As for a small SW radio, I highly suggest the C.Crane CC Skywave SSB shortwave radio, it's small about the size of a cell phone easily fits into a shirt pocket or purse. My second recommendation is the Sangean ATS 909X-2 SW radio it's a medium size portable that covers a wide range of frequencies, it's a little pricey but worth the investment. Any SW radio new or used is a good investment, you can still receive SW broadcasts with either analog or digital radios. Then there's SDR radio, but that's another story. RADIO 645

[@asamcdaniel5167]

Always heard Art Bell talking about the C.Crane raidos. So they must be good!

[@marygallagher3428]

I hope you'll be feeling better soon! I have a Grundig Yacht Boy and a Baygen Freeplay in my preps. Guess I should dust them off and use them again :-)

[@jerrypeal653]

Tube general coverage receiver is best bet .

[@AlwaysSurvive]

I really need to learn more communications

[@PenntuckytheCrag]

diffidently one topic I know very little about thx Modern

[@bobbader4789]

I’m predicting along with shortwave CB Radios come back strong too!

[@GodsSoldiersWatchmen]

Hello met ya yesterday

[@laheart1957]

I live in the US I am confused about: 1) What should I look for when buying a shortwave radio- in terms of frequencies/ bandwidth ? . 2) Should I go for an old style shortwave radio or the newest SDR ones? Which is more user friendly with a shorter learning curve?

[@ModernRefugee]

Get a radio that covers the entire shortwave spectrum 3-30 MHz. I prefer the basic old school shortwave radios. The old school ones are simple to use.

[@laheart1957]

@ thank you so much

[@laheart1957]

@@ModernRefugee What might be the best place to look for a radio that covers this 3 -30 MHz spectrum?

[@ModernRefugee]

@@laheart1957 I just picked up another basic radio off of Amazon. You should be able to find one there.

[@stevederjones7340]

I have been battling health problems myself. Blood pressure. I think that I have some type of heart disease. It runs in my family

[@ObamaoZedong]

Correction: nobody runs in your family.

[@ernest9606]

Sw radio is a must during a shtf situation. It's not only good for getting information around the world its just good for intertainment. The only bad thing about it is it has to many Spanish and church broadcast. Nothing wrong with a little gospel but dang way to many

[@roguegypsy7827]

Can you talk in short wave? Does a hand held yaesu ham radio pick up short wave?

[@ModernRefugee]

Shortwave is just a receiver. A ham radio can pick up shortwave depending on the unit. Some can and some can’t.

[@susangilbert1392]

I'm sorry you're feeling bad. Please Get well soon. In a SHTF situation would CB radios still work? Do they still make CB radios? If so where could a person get one?

[@ModernRefugee]

Thank you and yes CB’s will work. Me and the neighbors have CB’s for our local communication. Auto parts store around here still have CB’s and I’m sure you can find them on line. We power them with old car batteries.

[@susangilbert1392]

@@ModernRefugee thank you.

[@DNYS8N]

I was wanting to listen to short wave radio for under $200. After research, you tube, and reviews I am more lost than when I started. Even if I buy a 300 dollar unit I am doubtful it will work. I live in a valley so I think I’ll need to make some funky antennae modifications. I guess I’ll need an external jack for an antennae, maybe wire. Not sure what kind of wire. I was thinking about connecting it to some fencing. Any ideas? (My experience is seldom does anything work unless you know the trade secrets.)

[@ModernRefugee]

Use uncoated copper wire and string it up with antenna insulators. A antenna insulator is a plastic disc with a hole or grove in it. The wire wraps around the grove and the whole thing hangs with a piece of cord trough the hole. That way the wire doesn’t contact anything. It doesn’t have to hang very high. Mine is only 5 feet off the ground. It will improve your reception. I would not spend more the $100 to start on a SW radio. Hope this helps.

[@DNYS8N]

How do you connected it to radio, hand wrap around antennae or what?

[@ModernRefugee]

@@DNYS8N you can wrap it on the antenna and secure it wit a piece of electrical tape. Or if the radio has a jack for a external antenna you plug it into the jack. The plugs are the same plugs used for external box speakers from back in the day. At least mine are.

[@DNYS8N]

@@ModernRefugee the external antennae jack is not just a 1/8 hole? It’s like old school speakers, like black and red? So you need two long copper wires in each? Is there a certain gauge? Not really following.

[@ModernRefugee]

@@DNYS8N yes like black and red, but just the center part of the plug.

[@grampsradio]

You wouldn't need to worry about the FCC knocking on your door for transmitting without a license in a SHTF scenario. Not going to happen. The feds will have far more important concerns and It's completely legal for a non-licensed person to transmit over a ham radio in an emergency situation.

[@chrisbinckes2732]

analog rules ok in the face of the oncoming digital web global collapse

[@hazmathauler4536]

Nothing is going to collapse 🤦‍♂️.

[@joemozden5989]

I love shortwave radios. That's where I 1st found Alex Jones. On a side note, anyone knowing of an actual radio repair person, let me know please

[@ModernRefugee]

My radio guy passed away. So I’m in the same boat as you.

[@joemozden5989]

@@ModernRefugee that sucks. Hope you feel better

[@ModernRefugee]

@@joemozden5989 thanks.