OPTIMIZINg SHORTWAVE RECEPTION
Shortwave enables listening to broadcasts over vast distances including
other countries and continents. The following information will help you get
the best results.
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During the day, frequencies above 13 MHz are usually best.
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At night, frequencies below 13 MHz are usually best.
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Around sunset and sunrise, the entire shortwave range may be good.
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Getting very close to a window and holding the radio improves
shortwave reception.
Use the frequency ranges (Bands) below for shortwave broadcast reception:
BAND
120 m
90 m
75 m
60 m
49 m
41 m
31 m
25 m
22 m
19 m
16 m
15 m
13 m
11 m
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MEGAHERTZ
2.300-2.495 mHz
3.20-3.40 mHz
3.90-4.05 mHz
4.750-5.1 mHz
5.73-6.3 mHz
6.89-7.60 mHz
9.25-9.95 mHz
11.5-12.2 mHz
13.57-13.87 mHz
15.005-15.825 mHz
17.48-17.9 mHz
18.9-19.02 mHz
21.45-21.85 mHz
25.67-26.1 mHz
KILOHERTZ
2300-2495 kHz
3200-3400 kHz
3900-4050 kHz
4750-5100 kHz
5730- 6300 kHz
6890-7600 kHz
9250-9995 kHz
11500-12200 kHz
13570-13870 kHz
15005-15825 kHz
17480-17900 kHz
18900-19020 kHz
21450-21850 kHz
25670-26100 kHz