How Do You Choose A Shortwave Radio?
Shortwave radio lets you listen to radio broadcasts from around the world. The low-powered transmission requirements allow just about anyone to broadcast, meaning you can listen in on some very unique perspectives on current events. Choosing a shortwave radio can be confusing as, for example, prices can very greatly. But if you know the basics of what you need in a shortwave radio and what is available in your price range, you should be able to find the right radio. Figure the price range for the radio you will purchase. Shortwave radios can cost from $40 to more than $400. Pick a digital or analog tuning frequency display for your radio. Analog displays, which use dials and set sliding frequency scales, can cost significantly less but they are frustrating for some people to use as it is difficult to accurately know what frequency you are on and to program frequencies to search for. A downside of digital displays, other than increased cost, is that these radios consume more power than
