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Good (sunny) morning all
Have fancied dabbling in shortwave radio for a while now (listening - not full on Ham stuff).
Anyone else dabble? Any recommendations for a cheapish received (say no more than £50) and any required reading?
Also, any other kit (happy to build a suitable aerial for example - any links to guides would be appreciated).
Cheers
Danny B
Hey Danny.....
Dan H ex sheffreccer here. I used to dabble when a lot younger. Ré. Kit not sûre thèse days. What do you want to ex? Commercial broadcasts or hf amateur radio?
Still up in Hillsborough?
Your ultegra wheel did a tour of Croatia and is now out turbo wheel!
Hi Dan
Yep, still up in Hillsborough. Not done a great deal of riding over the last couple of years - illness and major surgery got in the way!
Bought a mountain bike and getting fit again and looking to get the Wilson back on the road (possibly today seeing as its so nice!).
Don't know what I want to listen to at this stage. Just interested in it (always have been) so looking to get a basic kit to see if I get into it at all.
Good to hear the wheel is still turning!
Cheers
Danny B
Used to be my hobby many years ago.. collected around 500 QSL cards from all over the world, highlight was a card from Radio Grenada.. and waiting 2 years for one from Radio Tirana/ Albania.
Not sure about the £50 mark, but do remember it wasnt all about the receiver but more for a good aerial set up and patience.
Good luck though
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