This has become a popular question with our new CC Skywave™. According to Wikipedia, Airband, also referred to as Aircraft or Aviation band, is a group of frequencies in the VHF radio spectrum that are allocated to civil aviation radio communications. VHF is a short range, line of site transmission. Our radio covers 118 – 137MHz […]
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What is Shortwave?
Shortwave radio is a radio transmission using shortwave frequencies, generally 1.6–30 MHz (187.4–10.0 m), just above the medium wave AM broadcast band. Many of SW’s properties are similar to AM like the ability for the signal to travel long distances. Since the early 1900’s, there have been significant advances in radio. One of the biggest advances that has […]
September is National Preparedness Month
September is Emergency Preparedness month. By now, if you don’t already have your emergency kit ready, here are a few tips from the C. Crane Family that may help you out. Make a plan Create a plan for yourself, your family and your pets. Plan how to stay safe and how you will communicate during […]
The Importance of HAM (Amateur) Radio – By Tim Carter, Ask the Builder
Recently I was once again on the tallest peak in the Northeast – Mt. Washington. I was on my ham radio operating at the finish line of the Newton’s Revenge bicycle race up the mountain. As you can see from the photo, it was a little windy and foggy up at the top. Every now and […]