I used to listen to the AFRS here in Canada on regular shortwave in the 80's. They used to have all the network news feeds (news items), so you could (in theory) tape them, and have your own radio newscast in your bedroom.
lol. I understand why there are Christian broadcasters, but there does not need to be so many of them. They would get the message with just one, but they have to have about over 50 of them. I guess they don't realize that there are missionaries that travel to these place solely for spreading His Word.
The stations I normally listen to are Radio Taiwan, CRI, WWCR, Voice of Russia, Radio Netherlands, Radio Canada, VOA, BBC (whether SW, FM, podcasts, or web radio), WBCQ, and KBS. Most of these come in loud and clear, even here in the city of Memphis. Suburbs or rural areas make a world of difference. Whenever I am at a friend's house, who lives outside of Memphis, I can receive the BBC much better than at my home near the University of Memphis.
Thanks for letting me know that. I was actually able to receive their signal last night (around 0400 UTC) on that frequency and on 12135 SSB, but I could hardly understand the broadcast because of static.
I typically do not listen to SSB, but I can receive many stations such as VOA, Radio Netherlands, Radio Taiwan, Radio Canada, Radio Habana Cuba, Voice of Russia, Radio Austria, Deustche Welle (West African transmission), BBC (West African transmission) and China Radio International very well in Memphis. I can receive domestic stations like WBCQ, WWCR, WHRI, and WYFR. The Eton E5 is possibly the best shortwave that I have ever bought.
Yep. Most days the reception is great, but on other days it is not good. There is a FM station near here that simulcasts BBC programs in the late evening (0500 UTC or 12am Memphis time). Also, I can catch BBC programs on my PSP's internet radio app. I still remember the BBC ending transmissions to North America back in 2001 and heard the European transmissions were canceled this year.
Yeah. The reception improves in the afternoon here. I am listening to WBCQ now. The programs are similar to the "Golden Age of Radio." I looked at their program schedule and they seem to have an impressive schedule. I actually thought that WBCQ was a Christian-oriented station.
I am a Christian and even I think that there are too many Christian stations in the US. I am glad that there is a station that is similar to its international stations in that the provide actual programming. There was only one Christian station that I truly liked and that was HCJB.
I'm on the fencer, but if there is a creator(s) I doubt they would want them to preach about them and worship them unless he/she/they have very big ego(s).
This may sound odd, but the Morse code you hear is actually a part of the Sean Hannity show opening which is what AFN was transmitting in your video. Hannity is a popular conservative radio and television host here in the US. His radio show comes on at 2:00pm cst in the US, though I think AFN transmits a taped version at a later time. I don't know why the Sean Hannity opening includes Morse, I guess they think it sounds "radioish."
I think the Morse is gibberish. I believe it says SO SO O. From what I hear it's ... ---x2 and then -- My Morse skills aren't that great, but that is what it sounds like.
Yes I can receive it with the regular Telescopic aerial, but I was using a Active Loop antenna made in China that has a long wire and attaches to a window to clear out some noise.
I used to listen to the AFRS here in Canada on regular shortwave in the 80's. They used to have all the network news feeds (news items), so you could (in theory) tape them, and have your own radio newscast in your bedroom.
visaman 3 years ago
lol. I understand why there are Christian broadcasters, but there does not need to be so many of them. They would get the message with just one, but they have to have about over 50 of them. I guess they don't realize that there are missionaries that travel to these place solely for spreading His Word.
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
Anyway, new topic! lol. What stations do you typically listen to on shortwave?
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
I tend to listen to whatever is on air when I turn in or band scan :D
remlap 3 years ago
The stations I normally listen to are Radio Taiwan, CRI, WWCR, Voice of Russia, Radio Netherlands, Radio Canada, VOA, BBC (whether SW, FM, podcasts, or web radio), WBCQ, and KBS. Most of these come in loud and clear, even here in the city of Memphis. Suburbs or rural areas make a world of difference. Whenever I am at a friend's house, who lives outside of Memphis, I can receive the BBC much better than at my home near the University of Memphis.
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
Did you use AM mode or USB mode on the E5? I have the same shortwave radio as you and I was curious which mode did you receive the AFN on.
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
SSB very low on the fine tuner
remlap 3 years ago
AFN use USB for all there SW broadcasts.
remlap 3 years ago
Thanks for letting me know that. I was actually able to receive their signal last night (around 0400 UTC) on that frequency and on 12135 SSB, but I could hardly understand the broadcast because of static.
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
Where is your location?
remlap 3 years ago
Memphis, TN in the US.
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
Good catch for me in South Wales UK if Memphis TN has problems
I suggest listening to WBCQ right now on 7415 khz if you can.
remlap 3 years ago
I typically do not listen to SSB, but I can receive many stations such as VOA, Radio Netherlands, Radio Taiwan, Radio Canada, Radio Habana Cuba, Voice of Russia, Radio Austria, Deustche Welle (West African transmission), BBC (West African transmission) and China Radio International very well in Memphis. I can receive domestic stations like WBCQ, WWCR, WHRI, and WYFR. The Eton E5 is possibly the best shortwave that I have ever bought.
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
Basically the same as UK/EU then.
15400 KHZ for BBC W/S?
remlap 3 years ago
Yep. Most days the reception is great, but on other days it is not good. There is a FM station near here that simulcasts BBC programs in the late evening (0500 UTC or 12am Memphis time). Also, I can catch BBC programs on my PSP's internet radio app. I still remember the BBC ending transmissions to North America back in 2001 and heard the European transmissions were canceled this year.
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
15400KHZ is a powerhouse here in South Wales during day light hours and now its the summer I can hear the full broadcast.
remlap 3 years ago
Yeah. The reception improves in the afternoon here. I am listening to WBCQ now. The programs are similar to the "Golden Age of Radio." I looked at their program schedule and they seem to have an impressive schedule. I actually thought that WBCQ was a Christian-oriented station.
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
Depends on the frequency, one is totally taken up by Brother Stair
Still it is nice to have a SW frequency out of the states that aint religious stuff.
remlap 3 years ago
I am a Christian and even I think that there are too many Christian stations in the US. I am glad that there is a station that is similar to its international stations in that the provide actual programming. There was only one Christian station that I truly liked and that was HCJB.
chrisfreitas 3 years ago
I'm on the fencer, but if there is a creator(s) I doubt they would want them to preach about them and worship them unless he/she/they have very big ego(s).
Now im totally going off topic here.
remlap 3 years ago
AFN also broadcasts NPR
They have the Liberal and Conservative biases covered
Do they offer any objective journalism?
deconstructionist67 3 years ago
This may sound odd, but the Morse code you hear is actually a part of the Sean Hannity show opening which is what AFN was transmitting in your video. Hannity is a popular conservative radio and television host here in the US. His radio show comes on at 2:00pm cst in the US, though I think AFN transmits a taped version at a later time. I don't know why the Sean Hannity opening includes Morse, I guess they think it sounds "radioish."
Mainsail76 3 years ago
I think the Morse is gibberish. I believe it says SO SO O. From what I hear it's ... ---x2 and then -- My Morse skills aren't that great, but that is what it sounds like.
Mainsail76 3 years ago
That doesnt surprise me with US Talk Radio especially conservative talk radio, anything to make it sound legitimate.
I did hear it another night, but I still assumed it was AFN sending down identification.
remlap 3 years ago
Is thisnusing the standard telescopic aerial you received this?
Thanks
carlcarl16661 3 years ago
Yes I can receive it with the regular Telescopic aerial, but I was using a Active Loop antenna made in China that has a long wire and attaches to a window to clear out some noise.
remlap 3 years ago
If anyone can tell me what the Morse Code is in this video, I would really appreciate it.
I assume since there is 3 sets of Morse, does it make a AFN?
Thank you
remlap 3 years ago