Shortwave and DX Listening (Recreation/Radio/Shortwave_and_DX_Listening)
up Shortwave and DX ListeningThe Shortwave spectrum is regarded as the radio frequencies in the range from 1.8 to 30 mHz. International, or Regional Broadcasters sometimes use this range of frequencies to reach target audiences, but are correctly listed in Arts/International Broadcasters because broadcasting is a performing art, for the consumption of many. Listening to or monitoring such broadcasts and others such as utility, aircraft, marine, and military radio broadcasts by individuals is a radio-related, recreational hobby much like CB and Scanner listening. Monitoring activity, which is not restricted only to ShortWave frequencies, is often categorized in two ways, namely Short Wave Listening and DXing, or DX Listening. Short Wave Listening (SWL) is the casual and regular reception of International Broadcasters such as the BBC, Deutsche Welle, and Radio Canada International, among many others. They are easily heard by intended or target audience, through powerful shortwave transmitters, satellite broadcasts. DXing is the attempt to hear weak signals, signals that are for local audiences, but which may often be heard at further distances by listeners who use special equipment and antennas. Such listeners are often referred to as DXers who often also listen for weak signals outside the shortwave frequencies on the longwave and the mediumwave bands. Those extend from just over 0 kHz to 1.8 mHz. Information about longwave and mediumwave DXing is also found in the Shortwave category. Ham radio and CB, although within the Shortwave frequency spectrum, are considered separate activities, and in ODP, have their own categories. This is also true for scanning of radio services like police, fire and ambulance. by editor funk updated 2001.10.08EntriesDXing.com http://www.dxing.com/ Compendium of radio monitoring information, including general beginner's information, international broadcasting news, and resources to monitoring hobbyists of all stripes, including ham radio. AsiaWaves http://www.asiawaves.net/ Directory and frequency listings of radio and television stations in South and Southeast Asia. Amateur Radio World-Wide - NW7US http://www.hfradio.org/ HF radio propagation, operation, equipment, as well as amateur (HAM) radio in general, and also a large collection of SWL, Shortwave and DXing resources. The Overcomer http://www.overcomerministry.org/ International broadcast of prophecy. Includes shortwave, satellite and live internet broadcasting. Spy Centre http://www.spynumbers.com/ A resource for information about Shortwave Spy Number Stations. Web -controlled Shortwave Receivers http://www.dxtuners.com/ A network of web-controlled SW receivers around the world. Tune the receivers with your browser for live audio. The Listening Post - Shortwave http://www.chilton.com/scripts/radio/R8-receiver Interactive web-controlled Drake R-8 allows 5 and 30 second live sound bites, details of last 25 frequencies selected by listeners, and information about tuning controls. Coastal Radio http://www.coastalradio.org.uk/ Worldwide marine and coastal radio information, including frequency lists, logs, and links to live audio. Shortwave Monitoring Station http://www.fading.de/ Resource for SWL enthusiasts features information, reception tips, international broadcasting schedules, plus a QSL gallery, audio recordings, photos and links. [English, German and French] Shortwave World Band Listening http://www.hamuniverse.com/shortwave.html A guide for shortwave world band radio enthusiasts. WTS - Where's That Station? http://www.dobe.com/wts/ Windows based receiving utility for mediumwave DXers. Includes software overview and screen shots, downloads, online support, DXing resources and contact information. HFCC - High Frequency Co-ordination Committee http://www.hfcc.org/ Co-ordinates transmission schedules of about 60 organizations from more than 30 countries. R.L. Drake Virtual Museum http://www.dproducts.be/Drake_Museum Presents a Drake online catalog and illustrations covering products from the 1958 R1-A to the present R8 line, including accessories. Intereval Signals Archive http://www.intervalsignals.net/ Interval signals, signature tunes, and identification announcements from international, domestic, and clandestine radio stations around the world. Requires Realplayer G2.  Cobalt Pet Shortwave Web-Log http://cobaltpet.blogspot.com/ Shortwave reception reports, listening tips, product reviews, photos, and links Spy Number Stations http://home.freeuk.com/spook007 Numbers stations, shortwave spy stations, spooks, Russian KGB and The Lincolnshire Poacher, among others. Radio Portal http://www.radio-portal.org/ Interactive search engine for HAM radio operators and shortwave listeners. Offers information on all frequency ranges from VLF to UHF. Shortwave Listeners Service http://people.zeelandnet.nl/cor19vs/ Shortwave frequency guides, NAVTEX schedules, callsign database and modification information on the JRC-NRD515. DX Band-1TV and Band-2 Radio http://www.g4fbz.freeserve.co.uk/ Band-1 TV and Band-2 FM radio reception via tropo, meteor scatter and sporadic E. Adelaide CBD http://www.backpacknuke.com/radio/ Radio stations that can be heard from the Adelaide CBD during daylight hours on the MF, HF and VHF broadcast radio bands. Includes a channel and call sign reference for national and international DXers. SubcategoriesDX and Radio Groups This category is for radio clubs, listeners groups and organizations whose focus is on shortwave and DX listening hobbies at all frequencies. DX Listening DXing is considered by many as listening for the "harder to hear" signals. DXing covers large parts of the radio spectrum, and include monitoring or listening activities in the bands listed here with Equipment This category is for informational sources for equipment used for longwave, mediumwave (AM, BCB), Frequency, Schedule and Programming Guides This category is for publications, newsletters, and web sites which serve as Shortwave and DX Listeners' Guides. Related categoriesDutch Alles wat te maken heeft met het ontvangen van verschillende radio signalen, zowel analoog of digitaal. German Thema sind der Empfang von Funkstationen wie dem Rundfunk und dem Amateurfunk, die Ausbreitungsbedingungen, sowie die besonders für den Japanese 短波ラジオ局の公式サイト、短波ラジオに関連する情報とDX受信に関するサイトを扱います。 Ham Radio General information about amateur radios. International Broadcasters This category is for web sites of `on-the-air' shortwave radio stations - NOT for internet streaming stations. An on-the-air station is one that transmits signals physically through antenna into the Pirate Radio Pirate radio is a term referring to non-licensed broadcasters of radio signals. In most cases, licensing is a legal requirement. Regional Radio Listings of Radio & Internet Broadcasts from around the globe. Neigbour categoriesCitizen Band This category is for personal home pages of CB operators, and information about Citizens Band (CB) radio. GMRS and FRS GMRS: The General Mobile Radio Service. A short to medium range two-way radio service for family communications in the UHF 462 MHz band. Both direct and repeater operation is available for family Scanning From the rec.radio.scanner FAQ, written by Bob Parnass, AJ9S: Every day and night, scanner hobbyists are entertained by what they overhear on their radios. Police cars, fire engines, ambulances, (This section is quite beta and buggy, have patience. Thanks)
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