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Nostalgia Air - Pale Moon. AM Query Broadcast Station Search. Search for radio station information in the AM broadcast band (530 kHz to 1700 kHz).

AM Query Broadcast Station Search

You may request one-line-per-record list output, or more detailed "query" output. The data files used for this query are updated each morning. Please refer any comments or suggestions on the AM Query to Dale Bickel, dale.bickel@fcc.gov. Selection of a TEXT output option allows the user to generate a formatted output table which can be imported into other programs. Text tables do not contain all CDBS data fields, but include the values most commonly sought by users. For a list of stations authorized to transmit both analog and digital signals, use the following links instead of the AM Query: [ AM | FM ] Harney County, Oregon (OR) Scanner Frequencies and Radio Frequency Reference - Pale Moon. Radiowave Propagation Center: forecast + current sunspot cycle activity, space weather, geomagnetic conditions - Pale Moon. Shortwave Radio Reviews. The Grundig G3 or Sony ICF-SW7600GR (in background) are among the hundreds of shortwave radios found in our Shortwave Radio Index If you’re looking for shortwave radio reviews, you’ve come to the right place.

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Scanner Frequencies. Translate Ham Call Signs. A unique call sign is assigned to each amateur station during the processing of its license.

Translate Ham Call Signs

Each new sequentially assigned call sign is sequentially selected from the alphabetized regional-group list for the licensee's operator class and mailing address. The mailing address must be one where the licensee can receive mail delivery by the United States Postal Service. The station is reassigned its same call sign upon renewal or modification of its license, unless the licensee applies for a change to a new sequentially assigned or vanity call sign on FCC Form 605. Callsign Database. About the search types:(available to logged-in users) by Callsign Use for callsigns, aliases, prefixes and suffixes.

Callsign Database

Use a question mark (?) To match a single wildcard character or star (*) to match multiple characters. For example, try with AA* for prefixes, *ZZ for suffixes, or *XX* or even inside matches like AA? By Name/Addr A random text search. In Biography A random text search. By USA County Enter a county name and optionally, a 2-letter state code. By Grid Square Enter a 4 to 6 character Maidenhead Grid Square, e.g. By DXCC Choose a DXCC Entity (country) to list. Notes: All punctuation is ignored and, upper vs lower case characters make no difference. An alias can be considered a "nickname", previous callsign, etc.. Don't see what you were looking for? Check out the Site Menu for more choices. Shortwave Radio -  Learning The Basics. What is a shortwave radio?

Shortwave Radio -  Learning The Basics

On the technical side, a shortwave radio is a receiver that can receive radio transmission on frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz. The main characteristic of these frequencies is their ability to "propagate" for long distances, making possible such world-wide communications as international broadcasting and coordination of long-distance shipping. Why would I want/need one? The primary reasons people own and use shortwave radios are personal enjoyment and keeping up with local emergency channels. From a social point of view, shortwave radio is a method of enabling world-wide transmission of information and opinion, and a way to find out information and opinions from around the world. What do I need to know to use one? Shortwave listening is a hobby with thousands of participants worldwide, and all you need to know to begin is how to tune a radio. What types are available? Shortwave radios are distinguished from each other by tuning method, size, and frequency range.