Shortwave, explained with care.
Original articles about schedules, propagation context, receiver choice, bands, antennas, and local noise.
Field note
How to read a shortwave schedule
Frequency, UTC, target, language, and source — without the guesswork.
Read guide →Field noteScheduled activity is not measured reception
Why “Live” describes time alignment rather than signal strength.
Read guide →Field noteChoosing a Global SDR receiver
Compatibility, location, availability, and operator independence.
Read guide →Field noteUnderstanding shortwave bands
A practical introduction to time, distance, and band context.
Read guide →Field noteWhat the Aligned ordering modes do
Four perspectives on the same set of broadcasts.
Read guide →Field noteAntenna basics and local noise
Simple ways to improve listening without overstating certainty.
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