It's really strong in a few bands.

Is there a way to decode it? Sounds like FSK, but I haven't had any luck getting anything out of it.

1545 EST, Charleston SC

Radio: http://21557.proxy.kiwisdr.com:8073/

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Thanks!

Hi all. I have been lurking here for a bit and looking for some suggestions. I have a Tecsun PL-660 SW radio. It works decently and I am able to hear quite a bit with the wire antenna that came with it, but I am looking to expand the range a bit. Is there any suggestions for an aftermarket antenna that would help? Bonus points if it works well indoors but I could install on the outside of the house if needed.Help?

I recently became interested in shortwave listening. I was introduced with the xhdata d219 radio. I live in a fairly dense suburban area of a big metropolitan place.

With the whip antenna, I think I've only received clear-ish transmissions from outside the US only twice in a week or so period. I've gotten many signals within the states from hundreds of miles away.

As I look at radios and read and watch reviews, it seems like the next level of portable sw radios is about $80, like the tecsun pl330 or qodosen dx286.

Should I go to that level, skip a level? Is it even worth it without a decent sized and places antenna? Should I focus on an antenna first?

I specifically bring up the antenna because when I go online to connect to sdrs in my area, reception isn't very good compared to sdrs in many other cities. So I wonder if I am just in a transmission hole compared to other cities.

This is a deep hobby, but I'm wading more than diving.

I am on the road a lot and am interested in SWLing while on the road; does anyone have recs for setups? gear? antennas?

Hello, not sure if it's the right subreddit to ask this question but I was wondering; does Tecsun have their own official store on AliExpress? Or do they sell genuine tecsun radios there?

Dear friends of Radio Channel 292,

As many of you have probably already seen, at the moment and in the near future new stations can be received via our frequencies: Radio London International, Little Emperors, Kölsch in die Welt, In The Groove and, from February, Nordic Wave.

We would also like to draw your attention to the numerous special broadcasts by various stations at the end of the year: Radio Six, Gary Gordon Radio, Radio Marabu, SM Radio Dessau, Ruqui Radio AM, Radio Waves International and Superclan Radio.

In the meantime, we have completely converted our transmitters and reserve transmitters to solid state (transistorized), which was not without some problems. These amplifiers are much more sensitive to problems than tube amplifiers.

Anyone who has sent us reception reports recently will certainly have noticed that we are currently not sending out QSL cards. The reason is simply Lack of time, and when there is work to be done on the technology, that takes priority. We are sorry about this, and it is certainly annoying for you, but it is not necessarily a reason to call us foul names after three unsuccessful reception reports: “More respect with listeners mother****ers”. Many greetings at this point to Raul Guerrero, and we would be delighted to hear no more from you.

It should also be known that our broadcasting partner in Vienna / Moosbrunn, the ORS, will cease broadcasting and will be on air for the last time (for the time being) on December 31. We would like to draw your attention to the Christmas marathon on December 26 from 0900 to 1600 UTC on 6070 kHz, and, also on this frequency, a double hour of SM Radio Dessau on the last day of the year from 1200 UTC. On this occasion, the DARC will transmit its last broadcast on December 29 from Moosbrunn as a double hour from 1000 UTC. From January 5, the DARC broadcasts will change as follows: The Sunday broadcast on 6070 kHz will then run via our transmitter at 10 kW, with high power, namely 125 kW, will then be transmitted on 9670 kHz via Woofferton. The DARC would be pleased to receive reports on the new reception conditions. The repeats on Mondays on 6070 and 9670 kHz will be broadcast at different times, which can be found in the transmission schedules on our homepage.

It is uncertain whether a follow-up company will be able to resume broadcasting via Moosbrunn at a later date.

Finally, we would like to wish all our friends a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year, and good luck in 2025.

Thank you very much

https://www.channel292.de/newsletter-spenden/

I am asking because I live in a urban area, downtown Montreal and the SW reception here is really bad. I´d like to get one of these and try it but I also want to have the slepp function so it can shut itself off after 15, 30 or 45 minutes. Thanks.

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I’ve been a SWLer for about a year, mostly doing AM and SW DX. The only rig I had for a long time was a 1947 Zenith Transoceanic (which is wonderful, but it didn’t give me complete SW access.

Since, I’ve become a ham and use my HF rig and (bitterly) kiwisdr to listen to SW. My interest started in Number Stations - I’m aware of priyom - but on the Zenith I was unable to capture any number stations. Now I’ve broadened to oldies programs, jazz programs, as well as number station and oddity monitoring. I’ve been watching lots of Ringway Manchester on YouTube, but does anybody have any info on any current Numbers Stations or Odd Stations that can be heard in the Eastern U.S.?

As my tag gives away, I do reside in Kentucky.

So I was at Tiktok and suddenly found a video talking about UVB 76, that famous russian "ghost radio station'', I got curious about that and then I went to this website: Wide-band WebSDR.

I tuned into the station's frequency and listened for a while, then I got the idea of exploring frequencies and went to one that intrigued me.

When I went to this frequency, I heard some random accelerated beeps and a voice (with a Russian accent) saying numbers from 1 to 7 in different orders, followed by the word ''yellow'' 5 times at the end. Have someone experienced something like that before?

Honestly, I almost pooped my pants while this lol.

Anyway, i'm here just sharing my experience, not trying to investigate it deeply. I really love Russia's history and mysteries. I'm not an expert at this, I was just literally travelling through frequencies.

Last two nights 9330 has been quiet. Usually they boom in loud and clear for me beginning at 10:00 UTC. Did something happen? Schedule change? I can't see anything on their website or Facebook, or on WBCQ's.

Edit: Third night in a row, nothing. I also emailled WBCQ and haven't heard back. Something kind of unsettling about this. I have a fondness for WLC for some reason.

Edit: Back as of 13/12 UTC...

I live in a van down by the river. No actually its in a small sea side town in the far SW corner of Oregon next to the ocean. But I do live in a 2005 Chevy Astro.

And I want to get a decent AM, SW, LW signal so I can turn into international news stations and the like. Sittin in my van, parked next to the ocean.

I purchased an Eton Field Radio off Amazon.... And Im looking for a good antenna. Maybe something that can loop inside around the front windshield. Or maybe a wire loop I can string around the vans ladder rack. Or maybe an antenna I could mount to the ladder rack and fold it up and down. Or maybe trailer hitch mounted pole antenna. I don't know. My sole experience with antennas has to do with when I ran a CB and 102" whip on the back of my car 30 some years ago or stringing aluminum foil around a room to pick up UHF channels on a TV.

What kind of antenna do I need and is there a better LW, SW, AM,FM, Whatever battery-powered radio I should have got?

P.S. and yes I know this radio doesn't get LW.

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Hi all, I'm looking at trying out an SDR receiver. A little background... I'm a ham operator and enjoy portable (think backpacking to summits) operating. Making contacts is fun, but I also enjoy just listening. I'm thinking that an SDR receiver may be lighter, more compact, and require less battery than my HF ham rig. I already have a Tecsun PL-880 that I have never tried outside the house. I don't really know why I haven't tried it. I guess part of this is I just want to try another type of radio. Gear Acquisition Syndrome is a valid possibility. So, I guess I have a couple of questions. First off... Are affordable stand alone SDR receivers that much better than my PL-880? And if so, what are some well performing units? My wife is looking for Christmas ideas. :) Thanks,Greg

Was my great aunties... use a Malacit DSP 2 these days but sound isn't as good as on this (when it warms up)

Discovered yesterday there is a new verrsion of SDRConnect: v1.0.2, released 5th december 2024. Installed it and the "Aux view" (Aux SP) pane on the right-side of programme's window is non-functional. I only see "Aux view is unavailable".

Anyone else seeing this?

I'm running SDRConnect on MacBook Air M3, FWIW.

Cheers.

P.S.: for anyone upgrading, if your RSP is connected to a raspberry pi (as a server), you will have to upgrade the software on the raspi also.

Email received from NHK WORLD-JAPAN for reception report I submitted on their website for hindi program. Do you think they'll send a physical QSL??

translation:

Dear Sir,

We were very pleased to receive your reception report on our broadcast through e-mail.

We will look forward to your reports and feedback on the programmes in future too.

Keep listening to us in the same way and keep sharing your frank opinion with us.

With best wishes,

Hindi Service, NHK World-Japan