Shortwave

Listeners
Guide
About Shortwave Radio

Shortwave listening (commonly abbreviated to SWL) is the fascinating hobby

of listening in to broadcasters around the world.
This can be done at minimal cost from anywhere in the world without having
to reply on anyone else. All that is required is a suitable Shortwave (SW) radio
receiver and an antenna. Often the antenna is part of the receiver.
Shortwave listeners range from casual listeners seeking overseas news and
entertainment to technical enthusiasts developing new antennas and reception
methods. There are hundreds of millions of shortwave listeners around the
world.
The Shortwave radio (also referred to as HF radio) bands are alive with a
plethora of domestic and international broadcasts from around the world.
These bands are used by wide range of operators including amateur radio
operators, 4WD clubs, marine pleasure craft, commercial aircraft, the Royal
Flying Doctor Service, airports, and coastal patrols to provide real time up to
date information services.
To ensure maximum coverage of their signals, shortwave broadcasters operate
at very high power and utilise directional antennas to cover areas with significant
population.

How Does It Work?

The mechanism that allows radio stations from around the world is called the
ionosphere.
The ionosphere is the region above the Earth’s atmosphere located between
100 to 1000 Km above the surface of the Earth, and contains atomic particles
that become ionised when exposed to X-ray and UV radiation from the Sun.
It has the capability of influencing radio propagation around the world, by
allowing signals to bounce off it and back to earth. The ionosphere is separated
into several layers, depending on the altitude above earth.
The most significant for shortwave listeners is the F2 layer, which occurs
between 100 and 500Km above earth and is the densest part of the ionosphere.
It is the layer responsible for most radio wave reflection. Reception via the
ionosphere is called “skywave”, in contrast to “groundwave” propagation
which follows the surface of the earth.

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Long range reception varies between day and night due to the ionisation caused
by the Sun. Skywave transmissions can be heard thousands of miles away from
the broadcasting location.
Shortwave Bands

The RF spectrum between 1800Khz and 30000Khz (1.8-30Mhz) is known as

shortwave. This spectrum is broken down into the following shortwave bands:
49m band: 41m band: 31m band: 25m band: 22m band:
5900-6200kHz 7200-7450kHz 9300-9900kHz 11600-12100kHz 13570-13870kHz
19m band: 16m band: 15m band: 13m band: 11m band:
15100-15800kHz 17480-17900kHz 18900-19020kHz 21450-21850kHz 25600-26100kHz

Most shortwave receivers cover some or all of these bands. Between these
bands are frequency allocations for “utility” stations.

Utility Stations
Apart from shortwave broadcasters, other organisations use the HF spectrum.
Generally these will be radio networks established for communications
purposes rather than providing entertainment signals. Organisations such as
4WD clubs, the Royal Flying Doctor Service, international aircraft, amateur
radio operators, outback communications, ships at sea, Navy operations, and
the Bureau of Meteorology

MW Stations
Long distance reception of domestic AM broadcast stations also falls under
the umbrella of shortwave listening. During the night, when the radio wave
absorbing E layer is thinnest, MW and lower frequency SW signals propagate
long distances. This is why it is possible to pick up strong interstate AM
stations at night.

LW Stations
Many airports have a continuous non directional beacon (NDB) for pilot
navigation. Normally identified by several letters in Morse Code referring to
the airport location, these beacons often broadcast weather information for
pilots. This is the most up to date weather information for the local area that is
available. There are over one hundred NDB stations in Australia.

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FM Stations
Most cities and country towns have access to several FM stations. Often these
can be Community Radio stations, ABC FM, or commercial stations. These
stations have been allocated power levels to ensure they only broadcast in the
area designated by their transmitter license. So it can be very interesting to see
if any far away stations can be received.

One of the great advantages of shortwave listening is that it allows you to listen
to world events from a different perspective other than the local media. The
Russian or Chinese interpretation of world events can be surprisingly different
to that of the US and other Western countries. News items are normally
broadcast in real time to give listeners the most up to date information.

Not all shortwave stations use English as their primary language, but almost
all do have some English programming. If you are trying to learn a foreign
language, shortwave broadcasts can be an ideal source of foreign language
material. For immigrants, shortwave may be the only way to keep in touch
with events from their mother country.

Travellers can stay in touch and obtain accurate road condition, bush fire, and
flooding reports, by listening to the VKS 737 4WD radio network. News and
entertainment services are regularly received in our region by shortwave radio
broadcasters including the BBC, Radio New Zealand International (RNZI),
and Voice of America (VOA), particularly useful when you are out of range of
regular AM and FM stations.

Additionally, many of the shortwave radio broadcasts can be used to obtain

useful information for example Aerodrome longwave (LW) Non Directional
Beacons are a good source of local weather conditions and the Bureau of
Meteorology’s marine weather broadcasts provide accurate and timely coastal
and offshore weather information for mariners.

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Sample Shortwave Listening with your computer

Newcomers to shortwave listening might like to sample the hobby by

connecting to our on-line shortwave receiver. You can do this with your
computer and most popular web browsers. Simply visit:
www.tecsunradios.com.au and click on “on-line shortwave receiver” button.

DAB+ (Digital Audio Broadcasting)

DAB+ radio uses an advanced digital and robust transmission system to

overcome the problems of interference on MW (AM) signals and multipath
distortion on FM. This improves performance over conventional broadcasting
systems by offering improved building penetration and reception on the
move, such as when using Public Transport.

There are 540 AM transmitters in Australia radiating from 50W to 50kW

and almost 2,500 FM transmitters radiating from 1W to 250kW.

Each transmitter carries just a single program with some transmitting Radio
Data Service (RDS) for the display of a line of text.

In Australia DAB+ transmissions are made in band III VHF spectrum on

Ch 9 and Ch 10. As each transmitter can carry up to 26 programs, DAB+
has the potential to offer a huge range of programming, and many traditional
MW broadcasters already simulcast in this mode to achieve a larger audience,
including those who are unable to receive satisfactory MW
signals.

In addition, DAB+ radios include a visual display which can show news and
weather information as well as current programming information.

DAB+ digital radio transmission provides superior audio quality when

compared to traditional AM/FM radio signals and due to the compression
system used, offers the listener a greater number of radio stations from which
to choose.

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DRM: Broadcasting System of the Future.

Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) is a revolutionary broadcasting system,

suitable for medium and short wave bands. Since the earliest days of
broadcasting these bands have been filled with signals that are amplitude
modulated. These transmissions have limited audio quality and particularly in
recent years interference from consumer electronics products has created
havoc with AM reception. Broadcasts in the FM band have received far
more listeners with the result that audience figures are dropping for AM
broadcasting.

Now DAB+ Digital Radio is available in many countries and this has set a new
standard in broadcasting. The next stage is to improve the transmissions on
the medium and short wave bands. As a result a totally new system has been
developed. Known as DRM, the system offers near-FM sound quality plus the
ease-of-use that comes from digital transmissions. The improvement over
AM is immediately noticeable. DRM can be used for a range of audio content,
and has the capacity to integrate text and data. This additional content can be
displayed on DRM receivers to enhance the listening experience.

For listeners in remote locations the capability of DRM receivers to display

information such as news, weather alerts, bushfire, flood and tsunami
warnings is invaluable. This is a method of conveying information to
listeners immediately as it becomes available.

For international broadcasters, DRM allows access to a huge audience across

the world at the same cost as a regular analogue (AM) shortwave system. DRM
on Medium Wave is perfect for broadcasters aiming for a national audience,
especially in countries covering a sizeable geographical area.
In our part of the world Radio New Zealand International (RNZI) broadcast
DRM signals into the Pacific. These signals can be heard in Australia, New
Zealand, Vanuatu, PNG, Solomon Islands, Tonga, Fiji and most of other
Pacific Islands.
https://www.radionz.co.nz/international/listen

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What you can listen to now:

5950, 7440, 9700, 9765, 11725, 15720, 13730, 15720, 17675

Radio New Zealand:
kHz

3915, 5875, 5890, 6195, 9410, 9740, 12095, 13725, 5970,

BBC:
15335, 15755, 11955, 17685, 15310 kHz

Voice of America: 7200, 7405, 9620, 11695, 11705, 11805,12005 kHz

9675, 4890, 5960, 7325, 3365, 3905, 3325, 3275, 3205,

Papua New Guinea:
3335, 3345, 3365, 3245, 3305 kHz (mainly at night)
Solomon Islands
Broadcasting 9545, 5020 kHz
Corporation:
5955,6140, 9605, 9625,9760,
Radio Japan:
11860,11935,15325,17810,13640, 21560 kHz

Radio Vanuatu: 3945 kHz

China Radio
15210, 17690, 9760, 11760, 11900 kHz.
International:

When to Listen:

All shortwave schedules are based on Universal Time Co-ordinated. Until

the 1970s this was known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time), because the 0
degree line of longitude passes through Greenwich in London. There will be
a variation from UTC for your local area. On the east coast of Australia the
offset is +10 hours (+11 during Daylight Savings). UTC can easily be checked
by listening to one of the many time signal stations broadcasting around the
world. Such stations are WWV Colorado and WWVH in Hawaii and broadcast
continuously on 2.5Mhz, 5.00Mhz, 10.00 Mhz, 15Mhz and 20.00Mhz. To
differentiate between the 2 signals, WWVH uses a female and WWV uses a
male voice announcement.

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Marine Weather Services

The Bureau of Meteorology provides 2 weather services for Australia, VMC

for the East coast and VMW for the West coast. These services are designed
for mariners and operators of leisure craft. However the weather forecasts are
also relevant for land based coastal residents and travellers.

VMC operates on 4426, 8176, 12365 and 16546 kHz during the day (7am to 6
pm) and 2201, 6507, 8176 and 12365 kHz at night (6 pm to 7 am).
VMW operates on 4149, 8113, 12362, and 16528 kHz during the day from 7
am to 6 pm, and at night on 2056, 6230, 8113 and 12362 kHz.

Both services broadcast bulletins or warnings on the hour. Weather forecasts for
Coastal Waters and High Seas followed by Coastal Observations are broadcast
using a program that is repeated every four hours. Special Announcements are
made five minutes before every hour.

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Aviation
For those of us interested in aviation, there are a number of HF USB stations
that can easily be heard:

Royal Flying Doctor Service

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is the largest and most comprehensive
aeromedical organisation in the world and uses the latest in aviation, medical
and communications technology to deliver extensive primary health care and
24-hour emergency service to those who live, work and travel throughout
regional Australia.

The RFDS operate from a number of locations across outback Australia and
can be heard on the following frequencies:
Derby 6945, 5300, 2792​kHz
Port Hedland 6960, 4030, 2280, 5300 k​ Hz​
Carnarvon 6890, 4045, 2280, 5360 k​ Hz
Meekatharra 6880, 4010, 2280, 5360 k​ Hz
Kalgoorlie 6825, 5360, 2656 k​ Hz
VHF
Common Australia Wide VHF Airband frequencies:
119.100 Aero Club Operations, Flying Schools
119.200 Parachute operations
120.850 Sports aviation air to ground
121.500 Distress world wide
122.500, 122.700, 122.900 Glider operations
123.100 and 123.200 Search and rescue Australia wide
123.450 Air-to-air chat below 20,000’
127.900 Air Show Frequency
129.600 Crop Dusting

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HF VOLMET

VOLMET aviation broadcasts contain critical meteorological information

for aircraft in flight, broadcasts include; TAF (Terminal Aerodrome
Forecast), SIGMET (Significant Meteorological Information), and METAR
(Meteorological Terminal Aviation Routine) information.

HF VOLMET broadcasts generally cover a large geographical area and

are intercepted by flight crews whilst en-route to an area and out of local
VHF ATIS (Automatic Terminal Information Service) broadcast range. The
information received is used to determine possible flight route deviations by
evaluating predicted weather conditions along their flightpath, which are out
of aircraft weather radar range.

VOLMET terminal information for Brisbane, Calcutta, Bangkok, Karachi,

Singapore, and Bombay is broadcast sequentially on 6676 kHz beginning on
the hour and 30 minutes past the hour.

VOLMET terminal information, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Auckland, and

Honolulu is broadcast sequentially on 8828 kHz beginning 10 minutes past
the hour. All broadcasts are made using USB (upper sideband).

VOLMET broadcasts originate from the location on which they are reporting
and can provide shortwave enthusiasts with a good indication of propagation
conditions.

4WD Club VKS737

The Australian outback is a popular destination for travellers who want to

see the real Australia and get off the beaten track. However, the isolation of
remote areas is a constant concern for travellers and regular communications
can help to identify potential hazards and ensure travelling safety.

The VKS-737 4WD shortwave radio network provides a communication

service for travellers including updates of the latest road condition, weather
forecasts, bushfire reports, and a messaging service for travellers throughout
Australia’s most remote areas.

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The VKS-737 4WD shortwave radio network provides scheduled broadcasts
on their primary frequency 8022 kHz and backup frequency 5455 kHz.
Additionally, casual “chat channels” can be heard on 3995, 6796, 10180,
11612, 14977 kHz.

Typically, East coast broadcasts can be heard at 14.30, 17.30, 18.30, and 20:00
AEST and West coast broadcast can be heard at two hours prior to the Eastern
broadcasts in winter and three hours prior in summer.

The VKS-737 4WD shortwave radio network comprises base stations located
at Perth, Derby, Darwin, Alice Springs, Charters Towers, St Marys (Tasmania),
Newcastle, and Swan Hill.

For more information about the VKS-737 4WD shortwave radio network:
http://www.vks737.on.net/

Australian Longwave or Non Directional Beacon (NDB) Frequencies

These broadcasts are made to provide aviators with weather conditions at

their point of arrival or departure and for navigation purposes. There are over
100 NDB transmitters operating in Australia, the list below provides some
examples.

Bankstown 416, Richmond 347 ,Camden 281 ,Nowra 359 ,Brisbane 302
Archerfield 419, Mt Isa 338, Ballarat 239 ,Avalon 404 , Moorabbin 398,
Adelaide 362, Parafield 416, Perth 272, Darwin 344, Tindal 356, Alice Springs
335, Hobart 362, Launceston 242, King Island 332, Lord Howe Island 272,
Broken Hill 332, Mildura 272, Nowra 359. (All frequencies are in kHz and
use AM modulation)

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Major World Air Routes

Vast areas of the world lack the necessary local VHF radio communication
systems needed to provide reliable radio coverage between aircrews and air
traffic controllers. The lack of VHF coverage within most of these areas is
due to the very remote location of these regions, for example much of the
airspace over the Atlantic and Pacific oceans lacks VHF communications as
it is impossible to install transmitters on a reliable platform within these
regions. As a result a network of shortwave (HF) frequencies have been
allocated to provide long range voice communications between aircrews and
ATC facilities.

Aircraft arriving and departing from these locations: Auckland, Brisbane,

Nadi, Pascua (Easter Island), Port Vila, Rarotonga, San Francisco, Tahiti,
Wallis can be heard on 3467, 5643, 8867 13261 and 17904 kHz.

Australian Domestic Shortwave Services

Since the demise of ABC domestic shortwave transmissions in 2017, several
private operators have begun broadcasting. Ozy Radio based south of Sydney
are operating on 4835Khz and Radio 4KZ is operating from Innisfail on 5055
Khz. Both stations operate at power levels of around 1000 watts.

A Practical Guide to Locating Sources of AM and HF interference

The introduction of switch mode power supplies, light dimmers, flat screen
TV sets, computers and their monitors, printers, modems, USB hubs etc and
energy saving light bulbs has bought with it a range of interference problems
for users of AM and HF shortwave bands.

RFI or radio frequency interference as it is formally known normally manifests

itself on the AM broadcast and shortwave bands as harmonics of the
fundamental interfering frequency.

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In the “pre-digital” days, such battery chargers where “linear” in operation,
typically containing a transformer, rectifier and filter capacitors. However
the price of copper (used in the transformer) and the ability of switch mode
designs to accept a wide AC voltage input range (typically 90-270V AC), has
led to the almost universal adoption of this technology for battery chargers.
No longer are there 110V and 240V AC variants of each battery charger, one
design fits all!!

A primary source of these interfering harmonics, are such switch mode power
supplies. Commonly known as “AC adaptors” or “plugpacks”, these are the
little power supplies used as battery charges for smartphones, radio receivers
themselves, battery chargers etc. Although these devices operate at 200KHz,
the internal oscillator or more accurately the “chopper” circuit can generate
harmonics well into the HF bands.

Normally built into a plastic case, the device is free to radiate, save for a few
internal components designed to minimise interference. Assuming you are
experiencing such interference, the first step is to locate the source.
First, ensure the receiver is being operated off its internal batteries, and tune to
part of the AM or HF band where you can hear the interference but no radio
signal is present. Turn off all room lights and see if there is any reduction in
interference. Energy saving light bulbs contain electronic circuitry in the base
of the light globe, which can cause interference, just as the electronic ballast
can do in a fluorescent light. Dimmers are also a source of interference as well
as fan controllers. All these need to be turned off.

It is prudent to only try one thing at a time, so turn the lights back on, and
then systematically unplug every smart-phone battery charger in your house.
A smart-phone charger generating interference on the AM band can be heard
several rooms away, either by being radiated back down the house wiring, or
by being radiated in free space.

The next potential culprits to eliminate are TV sets. Unplug each one from
the wall (turning the power point off is OK) and see if there is any change in
interference.

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If you have progressed through the above steps without results, the next step is
to turn off the power to your house at the fusebox. Whilst this normally means
resetting all the clocks, microwave ovens etc. if will conclusively prove if the
interference is coming from your house.

What is a QSL card ?

QSL is the radio telegraph code meaning “I confirm” or “I acknowledge receipt”.
In shortwave listening, a QSL is a card or letter from a radio station confirming
that the recipient indeed heard the station. Most broadcasters will respond to
listener reception reports with QSL cards or letters. Many SWL’s (Shortwave
Listener) have amassed impressive, colourful collections of these souvenirs of
their listening experiences. To receive a QSL from a station, you need to send
a “reception report” to the station giving information about what you heard.
A good reception report should include the following:
1. The date and time (in UTC) you heard the station
2. The frequency on which you heard the station
3. Details about what you heard sufficient to establish that you indeed heard
the station; these are things like names of announcers and programs, titles of
musical selections, station slogans, etc.
4. An evaluation of the signal quality, including strength, degree of fading,
and any interference you were experiencing (include the names and frequencies
of interfering stations)
5. The make and model of radio you are using, along with any external
antenna you use.

Some stations send out stickers, decals, and pennants made of paper, plastic,
or cloth to regular reporters. A reception report to a station will typically get
you on their mailing list for program schedules for years to come.
Always send your reports via air mail; the extra cost over surface mail is a
small price to pay for the extra speed and reliability of air mail service. Some
non-broadcast stations especially time signal stations, maritime stations, and
hams will also reply to listener reports, especially if the listener prepares a
QSL card and sends it along with their report.

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Many of people enjoy short-wave listening without bothering to send reception
reports and collecting QSLs, and indeed there are listeners (and stations) that
consider the entire practice to be a waste of time and energy.
Today, QSLs cards from stations in countries like the USSR, Czechoslovakia,
East Germany, Yugoslavia and other countries that no longer exist, are pieces
of history.
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via the keypad, to make frequency selection very easy.

TECSUN PL600 World Band Radio $129.00

The Tecsun PL310ET Multi-Band Radio boasts features you
would traditionally find on a much larger radio including
provision for an external antenna, Digital Signal Processing
(DSP), and selectable IF bandwidth which produces amazing
audio performance from such a small receiver. The Tecsun
PL310ET Multi-Band Radio’s large LCD display is easy to read.

TECSUN PL310ET MultiBand Radio $80.00

The Tecsun R-909 AM/FM Radio is designed as a lightweight,
portable analogue tuning radio. The Tecsun R-909 AM/FM
Radio is an ideal radio for the kitchen bench, out in the shed,
a camping radio, or as an emergency radio to keep up to date
during extreme weather events.

TECSUN R-909 Radio $32.50

The smallest receiver in the Tecsun range capable of SSB
reception, the Tecsun PL365 provides reception of the LW,
AM/MW, FM ,and shortwave bands the Tecsun PL365 has
several unique features including the use of an external ferrite
rod antenna for AM reception. It provides FM coverage down
to 76 MHz. The Tecsun PL365 radio can be connected to an
external AM antenna, or Tecsun AM loop antenna for improved
AM reception.

TECSUN PL365 Radio $100.00

The Tecsun ICR100 is the best performing FM radio receiver we
have tested to date, the Tecsun ICR100 packs a powerful punch
for its size and we have no doubt you will be pleased to add
this radio to your collection. The Tecsun ICR100’s additional
features include the ability to record off air FM and external
audio sources via the Line In input, MP3 player functionality
with fantastic audio performance thanks to DSP.

TECSUN ICR100 Radio $55.00

The Intek AR-109 Airband Scanner Radio provides reception
of more than just VHF Air Band, it also provides reception
of the narrowcast FM band, VHF marine band, and the FM
broadcast band. The Intek AR-109 Airband Scanner Radio
includes many features typically associated with much more
expensive radios including frequency readout, squelch control,
signal strength indicator, and NiMH rechargeable batteries.

TECSUN AR109 Scanner Radio $125.00

The Tecsun PL880 Li-ion Battery provides 3.7V at 2000mAh
and is specifically designed for the Tecsun PL880 radio’s
charging circuitry. The Tecsun PL880 Li-ion Battery provides
approximately 50 hours of operation on a full charge.

TECSUN PL880 Li-ion Battery $12.00

The Tecsun Rechargeable Battery Kit is a great addition to

the Tecsun PL310ET or Tecsun PL365 radios. The Tecsun
Rechargeable Battery Kit includes 3 x rechargeable NiMH AA
batteries, a USB charging cable, and a Tecsun Australian USB
Power Adaptor 240V.

TECSUN Rechargeable Battery Kit $27.50

This USB charger converts 5V standard USB voltage to 6V

DC, suitable for charging the NiMh batteries supplied with the
Tecsun PL 600, PL 660 and PL 680. The output plug (1.7 x 4.0
x 9.5mm) is wired centre negative to suit these models.

TECSUN USB to 6V $19.50

This is a pack of four Tecsun Rechargeable AA Batteries ideal

for use in any of the Tecsun range of radios that take the AA
cell size. The Tecsun NiMH batteries provide 1200 mAh of
energy storage capacity enough to provide many (10-20 hours
approx) hours of listening to your favourite radio station.

TECSUN Rechargeable Batteries $11.50

Our external Antenna BNC to 3.5mm Adaptor allows any

external antenna fitted with a BNC plug to be connected to our
range of Tecsun Radios including the Tecsun PL880, PL660,
Pl600, Pl310ET and PL365.

TECSUN BNC to 3.5mm Adaptor $5.00

The Tecsun Shortwave Outdoor Antenna significantly enhances
reception of signals in the Medium wave (AM) and shortwave
bands covering 0.5-30Mhz.
The antenna utilises a 10:1 weatherproof balun to ensure the
correct impedance match to all Tecsun portable receivers.

TECSUN Shortwave Outdoor Antenna $129.00

The Tecsun AN-100 AM Loop Antenna is designed to increase

the reception of weak AM radio signals. The Tecsun AN-100
AM Loop Antenna acts as a high Q pre-selector that can be
tuned to the desired frequency/station. The Tecsun AN-100
AM Loop Antenna will increase the audio quality and clarity
when compared with the internal antenna.

TECSUN AN-100 AM Loop Antenna $66.00

Tecsun 10m longwire antenna is perfect for use with Tecsun

PL310ET, PL365, PL600, PL660 and PL880. An economical
solution where space is limited. Perfect for use indoors or in
locations with high levels of background interference.

TECSUN 10m Longwire Antenna $11.00

3.5mm mono socket to RCA male and RCA female to BNC male
adaptors. This combination is used to convert the output of the
Tecsun Shortwave Outdoor Antenna to a suitable antenna plug
for both S-8800 and S-2000 receivers. Available individually.

TECSUN SW Outdoor Antenna Adaptor $5.50 ea

The Tecsun Australian USB Power Adaptor 240V features

a compact design. This great, little power adaptor offers fast,
efficient charging for the Tecsun PL880, PL365 and Tecsun
PL310ET, and AR109. The Tecsun Australian USB Power
Adaptor 240V should be used with the USB cable that is
provided with the Tecsun radio.

Australian USB Power Adaptor $17.50

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