Does anyone here listen to shortwave radio?

[Windparadox]

Around here, the guys are on air before breakfast, talking about fixing this or building that. After they are fed, the gals get on air and talk about everything else. Lots of kids are homeschooled and lots of the chatter addresses homeschooling issues. Some are better at math, some at English, etc.

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Are you referring to Amateur (Ham) radio operators?

 

[gallantwarrior]

Around here, the guys are on air before breakfast, talking about fixing this or building that. After they are fed, the gals get on air and talk about everything else. Lots of kids are homeschooled and lots of the chatter addresses homeschooling issues. Some are better at math, some at English, etc.

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Are you referring to Amateur (Ham) radio operators?

In Alaska, yeah.

 

[Chuz Life]

This is like the receiver I used to have.

 

[Windparadox]

In Alaska, yeah.

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That would make sense, considering the physical layout of populated areas in Alaska. I don't have my General class license yet so I mainly monitor, amateur nets (a gathering of different ham stations) on different frequencies, depending on the time of day.

 

[Likkmee]

can yall explain the allure

About the same as the allure to your music.

Similar to infatuation with TV cowboys I imagine.

 

[Windparadox]

This is like the receiver I used to have.

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This is my current shortwave radio;
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[gallantwarrior]

In Alaska, yeah.

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That would make sense, considering the physical layout of populated areas in Alaska. I don't have my General class license yet so I mainly monitor, amateur nets (a gathering of different ham stations) on different frequencies, depending on the time of day.

For Bush Alaska, it's been a major means of communication for many. While internet is becoming more common, there are still lots of places too remote for reliable internet/wi-fi coverage.

 

[AvgGuyIA]

Do people use CBs still? Breaker One-Nine.

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I have a few CB's, base and mobile, but they are all illegally modified. I have them just in case.

Illegally modified to do what?

 

[Windparadox]

Illegally modified to do what?

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Two have illegal power. Only 5 watts AM/25 watts pep input is allowed in the US. These puppies put out 25 watts AM and about 125 watts pep (peak envelope power) for sideband. I also have a 200 watt linear amplifier. But as I said, I have it, just in case.