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 […]
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Earworms – The Science Behind Songs Stuck in Your Head
Regardless of who you are or what you do, it happens to everyone at some point in life: earworms. Not to be confused with that pesky larva that destroys corn and tomatoes, an earworm is defined by Wikipedia as “a catchy piece of music that continually repeats through a person’s mind after it is no […]
How To Get Your Groove On
While the long daylight hours of summer give us a chance to enjoy the outdoors, many people use that opportunity to tackle those outside chores that just can’t be accomplished during the other wet, cold seasons. Music, news, audio books, or talk programs can make those monotonous tasks like mowing, weeding, painting, or cleaning seem […]
Decide for Yourself
We would love to tell you all the reasons you might enjoy the CC Skywave Radio, but our customers are so much better at it. Sorensen – Much better than anticipated Pros: Everything about this little jewel is Pro. I have been using this for past 6 months and nothing has disappointed. I also use […]
C. Crane 12 Days of Christmas
December 11th, 2015: Congratulations to Scott Hamende, winner of the Power Vivid Pocket Flashlight and the Voz Earbuds Today’s giveaway: CC Windup LED Lantern For a chance to win, all you have to do is comment on today’s blog question. Today’s blog question: How did your child react to the truth about Santa? Or, How […]
C. Crane 12 Days of Giveaways
December 2nd, 2015: Congratulations to Binkey Barney, winner of the CC Buds. Today’s giveaway: SoftSpeaker Pillow Speaker. For a chance to win, all you have to do is comment on today’s blog question. Today’s blog question: What is the farthest distance you have ever traveled for the holidays? The winner will be selected in a […]
Something That Never Has Been Seen Before
It isn’t often where people in the radio business see something they’ve never seen before, but just recently Michael Harrison (a veteran of radio and the publisher of Talkers ) released “An international group of extremely loyal fans of legendary radio talk show host Art Bell (left) have pooled their financial resources and invested in a major […]
Back to School Must Haves This Season
Whether your kids or grandkids are starting pre-kindergarten or taking their first steps into college this fall, send them back to school with the right gear and most helpful must haves for the year. We can help you find the best electronic equipment to keep your scholar connected through the entire year. The Necessities Radios […]
Tips for Improving Your WiFi Reception
Relocate your wireless router to the middle of your house. This is the most effective way to maximize your home WiFi coverage. If you have DSL or cable internet then it is likely that you have several other cable or telephone jacks in your house. Any one of these jacks can be used to connect your modem/router. It is not necessary to move […]
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