Radio Amateurs, from all over the world, were heard on the
following bands:
-
160
Metre Band
1800
to
2000
(LSB)
80
Metre Band
3500
to
3800
(LSB)
40
Metre Band
7000
to
7100
(LSB)
20
Metre Band
1400
to
1435
(USB)
Dozens of other stations were received but not identified as their
language was unfamiliar.
Most broadcasts beamed into Europe have programs in English,
German and French, as these are the most commonly used languages.
Few groups, however are left out.
From Bulgarian to Serbian, From Kinyarwanda to Swahili,
if
someone
speaks it, then usually, someone broadcasts it.
For those interested in languages, the BBC broadcasts regular language
courses. (Details on World Service broadcasts).
There are many Comprehensive guides available giving Frequencies
and scheduled transmission times. Make sure that you get an up to date
copy as schedules are often changed.
There are plenty of good books for the short
-
wave listener covering
topics from antenna construction to eavesdropping on clandestine
broadcasts.
For the listener with an interest in Amateur Radio there are local radio
clubs. Details are usually available from the local library or from the
Radio Society
of
Great Britain.
Note
It is good practice to unplug the antenna when not in use. This
will
protect the receiver from damage during Electrical Storms.
It is also good practice to switch
off
the unit and unplug the Power
Supply from the mains when the Receiver is not in use.
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