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| SONY 7600GR | 9/13/2009 |
Q: I would like to listen to overseas radio stations (shor-wave radio stns) in my car (!). I read a ...
A: You have chosen a fine radio -- but shortwave doesn't work well in moving cars. The metal of the ...
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| SHORT WAVES RADIOS. | 7/9/2009 |
Q: SIR, WOULD YOU PLEASE LET ME KNOW THAT WHICH ARE BEST POSSIBLE SW RADIOS[BOTH PORTABLE AND DESK TOP] ...
A: Well, "Best" is a judgment call and depends on how much money you can spend. I can offer you a few ...
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| Ham Radio vs Wireless Security Systems | 5/4/2009 |
Q: I am writing to ask about possible interference between Ham Radio signals and wireless burglar alarm ...
A: There really is no reason that amateur signals should interfere with your wireless security system ...
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| ham radio | 2/6/2009 |
Q: do intercontinental hams connect to each other via internet cables(IRLP), i.e. with internet as ...
A: Well, my young friend, let me assure you that "ham radio," better described as "amateur radio," has ...
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| frequencies | 12/25/2008 |
Q: .hope you can help! santa brought a police scanner today, but he did not bring a list of ...
A: Yes, start here: http://www.radioreference.com/apps/db/?stid=28 Be sure to visit: ...
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| shortwave radio/ FCC/ Fairness Doctrine | 12/3/2008 |
Q: George Derringer, Will the Fairness Doctrine have any control over shortwave radio or ham radio? ...
A: The FCC does not have authority over the Internet because although it's called "webcasting," it's ...
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| shortwave radio/ FCC/ Fairness Doctrine | 12/2/2008 |
Q: George Derringer, Will the Fairness Doctrine have any control over shortwave radio or ham radio? ...
A: The Fairness Doctrine was used, soon after its adoption way back in the 1960s, to strip a radio ...
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| scanners and freq | 10/15/2008 |
Q: .with Christmas only two months off, i am wanting to see if santa will bring me a police hand held ...
A: OK, things have changed a lot. First, at least some of your local agencies are probably using ...
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| Ham Radio Reception | 9/26/2008 |
Q: I am interested in using a ham radio, but I live in an area where AM reception is terrible. Is that ...
A: Well, it depends. No, the kind of AM reception you get doesn't indicate much at all. Here's why. If ...
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| ALC/ | 9/21/2008 |
Q: I am trying to get back on the air after a long absence due to health issues. Recently, I built an ...
A: I'd guess a bad ground, coax or otherwise -- that would normally be far more of a problem when ...
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| Cordless phone conversations being picked up by Ham Radio operator on his tv next door | 9/19/2008 |
Q: and he was polite enough to inform us that our cordless phone OUTGOING conversation can be heard on ...
A: The answer is yes: He can buy or build what are called "traps" to attenuate the signals on the ...
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| Cordless phone conversations being picked up by Ham Radio operator on his tv next door | 9/18/2008 |
Q: and he was polite enough to inform us that our cordless phone OUTGOING conversation can be heard on ...
A: Are you sure he's not joking? Your newer cordless phones are probably digitally encrypted, which ...
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| Any audible signals on a 40 Hz AM radio? | 9/12/2008 |
Q: What would be heard on a 40 Hz AM DX receiver that uses the most sensitive type of magnetic loop ...
A: Well, I confess I've never tried a 40 Hz radio but I suspect that galactic noise won't be heard and ...
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| BC148xlt Scanner | 8/14/2008 |
Q: Is there a possibility of programming channels into this one? It is at least twelve years old. With ...
A: Well, sure -- unless I misunderstand your question (always a possibility), you're looking for the ...
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| shortwave radio w single sideband | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My father is 90 he needs a new radio with shortwave & singlwside band. We havw purchased 5-6 radios ...
A: You really need single sideband, huh? The two good portables with bright, easy-to-read digital ...
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| ham radio interference | 7/27/2008 |
Q: We have 10.com surveilance cameras front and back - we can monitor the front yard 24 hours with a ...
A: Yes, I would try the filter but you should remember that amateurs have legal priority over your ...
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| Please recommend best SW portable radio | 6/9/2008 |
Q: I read a nice reply you gave to another fellow who is a novice to SW radio like me so thought I'd ...
A: Well, the Sony 2010 was an excellent portable -- you probably know by now that it is no longer being ...
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| block ham raido waves | 12/29/2007 |
Q: neighbor has a ham raido,when he uses it, I have a loud humm moving through my house,also my ...
A: Well, no, that won't work but it sounds like your neighbor's transmitter is causing what are called ...
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| FM radio reception | 11/1/2007 |
Q: I get The FM radio stations just fine in my vehicle , most of the time even right around my home. I ...
A: Easy enough -- If you have a nearby Radio Shack (in the U.S. or Canada), go get a dipole FM antenna, ...
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| 6 Meter Propagation | 9/5/2007 |
Q: What type of propagation can I expect on 6 meters under average circumstances? In other words, ...
A: There would be very little difference, if any, though the 6-meter signal would theoretically be a ...
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| 6 Meter Propagation | 9/4/2007 |
Q: What type of propagation can I expect on 6 meters under average circumstances? In other words, ...
A: In general, no. Those frequencies bounce off the ionosphere only during solar storms or extremely ...
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| programming question | 8/20/2007 |
Q: sorry to bother you with such a simple question. I have a bearcat bc148xlt scanner and i always have ...
A: That scanner won't go any higher in frequency that 512 Mhz, so if you have 800 MHz in your area, ...
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| programming question | 8/20/2007 |
Q: sorry to bother you with such a simple question. I have a bearcat bc148xlt scanner and i always have ...
A: OK, I can't tell you how to program your scanner, but I'd suggest you look around the Internet by ...
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| fm radio repeater | 8/10/2007 |
Q: Would like to buy a repeater for our station in Nicaragua.Who can I deal with without the geek ...
A: Two good choices: http://www.shopramseyelectronics.com/ (I have used a Ramsey) and ...
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| Tube Radio Repair | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I've got a Hallicrafter that dates back to about 1960. When I turned it on after many years of ...
A: An S-120? SX-55? I've got one of those myself. If there's nothing smoking -- which would likely be ...
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| SSB listening in shortwave radio | 12/8/2006 |
Q: I am a ardent shortwave radio listener living in Singapore. Recently i've brought a very good ...
A: I'll try to help, Kelvin. First, remember that you need SSB only to listen to transmissions in ...
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| antennas | 11/17/2006 |
Q: I've recently purchased a Eton portable shortwave (the one that looks like a field radio) based on ...
A: Ah, yes, Radio Shack -- maybe I should be glad they still sell radios. Actually, assuming you ...
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| radio signals/ roofing | 10/11/2006 |
Q: I have a client that can't decide on a metal roof until they know whether or not they interfere with ...
A: Audrey! A metal roof will DEFINITELY cause problems for any antenna in the attic, no matter what ...
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| Emergency Channels | 9/30/2006 |
Q: If a CB radio doesn't have a PA switch will it still work to communicate and hear the emergency ...
A: I don't know what CD radio you have but I really wouldn't trust it for an emergency unless I really ...
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| Uniden Bearcat - BC148XLT - 20 Channel 10 Band Scanner | 9/5/2006 |
Q: I purchased my husband this scanner about 10 years ago. We've moved several times and unfortuntely ...
A: I have bad news, I'm afraid. I happen to have one of those exact scanners on a bookshelf near my ...
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| Ham Antenna | 8/12/2006 |
Q: Just got back into Ham Radio after a 10 year break. Have a Yaseu Dual Band HT (2Meters / 440)with a ...
A: Jim! Why, sure, it will work -- but you'll likely find that it works better if you extend it only ...
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| Which 1 should I buy? | 8/3/2006 |
Q: I would like to know what kind of scanner to buy to listen to the railroad in my area, I already ...
A: Pretty near any scanner is going to do it for you, since almost all have at least 100 programmable ...
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| Frequency & Wavelength Formulas | 5/15/2006 |
Q: in the formula: f = 300/wavelegth, where does the term "300" come from? Thank you. p.s. I am new ...
A: Darned if I know -- maybe I should have been a math major! -- but here's a good explanation or two: ...
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| two way radio | 4/13/2006 |
Q: I get unknown callers on my two way radio when they are turned on.I want to buy a new pair that will ...
A: Leonard -- Not sure we can keep within the price range but you need a modern two-way personal or ...
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| Police scanner and CB radio antennas | 8/9/2005 |
Q: I have a base CB radio. I wanted to get the antron 99 antenna for it, But I'm going to shortly get a ...
A: Bad news, Mike! Those two purposes are so disparate that you really need two antennas -- UNLESS you ...
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| low volume of radio | 6/11/2005 |
Q: where is the fault of a radio if you heard a weak sound even is in the high volume? thank you hoping ...
A: Two main possibilities: failure of the power transformer or its microchip equivalent or a dirty ...
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| FM Radio Transmitter? | 5/21/2005 |
Q: I am wondering if you know anything about shortwave FM Radio transmitters. I am looking for ...
A: Jerrod! Oh, there are lots of them available and most I'm going to suggest are even legal! The trick ...
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| AM Radio queston | 2/17/2005 |
Q: I live about 50miles North of the Tower I listen to. During the day, I get the station fine, but ...
A: Victor! This is actually an easy one. The station you listen to during the day (KVOO, perhaps?) has ...
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| shortwave radio on computers? | 10/29/2004 |
Q: Can I listen to shortwave radio on my computer? Where can I learn how to do this? Thanks!
A: You bet, Carol! Go to www.comfm.com, a site based in France, and choose the country you want to ...
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| Shortwave | 6/23/2004 |
Q: ------------------------- Followup To Hi, George, So you're saying that adjusting the RF ...
A: Oh, boy! Well, they're relatively independent compared to a good old five-tube superhet tube radio. ...
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| Shortwave | 6/22/2004 |
Q: again, George. It's me again. Oh boy. I meant to ask more clearly last time, but, since I adjusted ...
A: Yes, I am suggesting you not play with the other capacitors because you will, with even a 1-16th ...
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| Shortwave | 6/16/2004 |
Q: Mr Derringer. Just to follow up, I adjusted some of the tuning oscillators on my Katio WRX911, to ...
A: Eric! You are into this big-time, so go for it, but I bet you end up putting the screws pretty much ...
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| Grundig Mini World 100 PE | 6/10/2004 |
Q: Mr Derringer. I opened up my 100 PE to calibrate it, which I did w/ the 3 tuning adjustment screws ...
A: again, Eric! In theory, changing the oscillator can change the RF but in practice, given the ...
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| Grundig Mini World 100 PE | 6/8/2004 |
Q: Mr Derringer. I opened up my 100 PE to calibrate it, which I did w/ the 3 tuning adjustment screws ...
A: I happen to actually have a 100PE. First, I have no idea what those other screws do. Second, you ...
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| reception | 6/8/2004 |
Q: I have a radio reception problem. I live in a canyon and cannot get decent FM radio reception. I ...
A: Larry! Canyons are tough -- as you know, FM and TV are line-of-sight signals. Having said that, the ...
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| TRUNKING | 3/21/2004 |
Q: I am still trying to understand the full meaning of what "Radio Trunking" means. Can you help me on ...
A: Shane! Well, the term "trunking" comes from the practice of putting the radio equipment in the ...
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| Short Wave Radio Question | 12/10/2003 |
Q: I am a 51 year old man, not mechanically/electronically talented. But I was thinking of getting a ...
A: Michael! Hmmm .. several questions there. First, on the radio, the Sony 7600GR is a fine radio, easy ...
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| Short Wave Radio | 12/24/2002 |
Q: My question relates to my 93 year old sightless father and his delight in listening to amateur radio ...
A: Richard! Not that I know of, but I do know exactly where to send you for help in finding what you ...
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| novice asks, 'which shortwave to buy'? | 12/13/2002 |
Q: This is probably too trivial a question for your expertise, but you are the only person who ...
A: Pat! I would recoomend a good shortwave radioo insread of a good AM radio like CC Crane! There is ...
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| shortwave radios | 10/3/2002 |
Q: I know nothing about shortwave but would like to purchase a portable receiver unit to listen to ...
A: Henry! All of these are excellent receivers, all under $200 US, but there are differences. No, all ...
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| shortwave radio | 2/25/2002 |
Q: I was wondering about shortwave radio. Is shortwave the same as HAM? What can you pick up on ...
A: Eric! "Ham" radio is a subset of shortwave radio. Hams talk to each other and you can listen to ...
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| radio with programable recording | 10/28/2001 |
Q: I am looking for a radio with (am/fm/shortwave?)and a programable recording capability. I would like ...
A: Eugene! You know, there were a bunch of these in the mid-1980s but as cassettes have been slowly ...
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| radio | 4/28/2001 |
Q: want to buy a radio and know little about them. appearance doesnt matter,but need good ...
A: Mike: I would recommend a receiver from a reputable company, but you should make very sure that it ...
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| Use of discarded Primestar satellite dish | 6/15/2000 |
Q: Can a primestar dish be used to get signal from any earth orbit satellites on 2 meters or 70 cm?
A: Gee, Mort, I wish I could give you a more encouraging answer. The basic answer is no: you need a new ...
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| Portable Shortwave Radios | 6/8/2000 |
Q: I am interested in getting a portable s/w radio for travel overseas. I`ve seen some at radio Shack ...
A: Brian: Well, the good news is that very few really BAD shortwave radios are being made any more. And ...
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| Indoor AM radio reception | 4/19/2000 |
Q: Can you tell me if there is a more powerful AM radio that will allow me to get AM signals inside an ...
A: Mark: I think I have bad news. If you are on the interior of a steel-frame building, the odds are ...
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