#301759 - 06/06/23 11:27 PM
Everyone Should Have a Shortwave Radio
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During dinner tonight, my mom and I talked about current events and the possibility of an EMP. We currently own a shortwave radio, but my mom suggested that it would be a good idea for everyone to have one. What are your thoughts on this? Do you believe that everyone should have a shortwave radio?
Jeanette Isabelle
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#301763 - 06/07/23 11:25 AM
Re: Everyone Should Have a Shortwave Radio
[Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
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If someone is going to broadcast in a desaster scenario, a shortwave radio might be useful. For the EMP scenario it should be an oldfashioned glow in the dark radio or have a shielded storage. OTOH an EMP might fry the equipment of potential braodcasters as well. In Germany there is a government agency responsible for desaster managment and providing information about preparing for citizens. They recommend having a shortwave radio - preferably with a dynamo charger - too. As a HAM operator I own a shortwave radio with dynamo charger and a couple of other items capable of receiving SW.
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#301766 - 06/07/23 01:05 PM
Re: Everyone Should Have a Shortwave Radio
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OTOH an EMP might fry the equipment of potential braodcasters as well. To stay connected in case of an EMP, shortwave radio is necessary. Local broadcasters may be affected, but those from other parts of the world will still be accessible. Jeanette Isabelle
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#301767 - 06/07/23 01:10 PM
Re: Everyone Should Have a Shortwave Radio
[Re: MDinana]
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Sorry, but listening to the BBC after an earthquake in CA wasn't particularly relevant. Did you still have access to local broadcasts? Jeanette Isabelle
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#301771 - 06/07/23 02:46 PM
Re: Everyone Should Have a Shortwave Radio
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Well, I listen to BBC ***WORLD SERVICE*** not for local news, but for international news. During hurricanes & blackouts, I often have time on my hands. Since I already listen to BBC anyway, why not catch up on cricket through SW, I thought, not realizing SW is no longer supported.
I recommend international news services like Radio France, Deutsche Welle, Kyodo News, etc. for a different view of the world. For example, US news sources tend not to cover Africa, but BBC does (esp. former British colonies).
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#301772 - 06/07/23 02:54 PM
Re: Everyone Should Have a Shortwave Radio
[Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
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I thought BBC restarted SW broadcasts due to the Ukraine war.
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#301773 - 06/07/23 02:56 PM
Re: Everyone Should Have a Shortwave Radio
[Re: Jeanette_Isabelle]
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Registered: 03/08/07
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Sorry, but listening to the BBC after an earthquake in CA wasn't particularly relevant. Did you still have access to local broadcasts? Jeanette Isabelle Pretty sure there were no local broadcasts, even in normal times. But you're talking 30 years ago, in Los Angeles. I guess that's something for you to figure- do your locals broadcast? What are you trying to gain from a shortwave?
Edited by MDinana (06/07/23 02:57 PM)
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