Can you help me find a really nice all-around radio? Something with AM/FM/Shortwave and an Aux input would be great [more inside]
posted by pilibeen on Feb 24, 2009 - 8 answers

What's the best shortwave radio for someone on a budget? [more inside]
posted by Autarky on Nov 29, 2007 - 7 answers

IntervalSignalFilter: So, I have this archival recording of an interval signal from shortwave station WSHB, Cypress Creek, SC. Is it an excerpt from any particular song? [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Mar 4, 2007 - 4 answers

Okay, Hive Ear. Identify this Bulgarian tune. [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Sep 25, 2006 - 1 answer

MidEastMusicFilter: Ethnomusicologists and Middle Eastern-music fans, can you identify this song? And, in any case, can you tell me more about the style of music to which it belongs?
posted by mykescipark on Sep 18, 2006 - 9 answers

Sound hounds, tell me: what's the source of my AM radio noise? [Warning: MP3 link] [more inside]
posted by mykescipark on Feb 8, 2006 - 12 answers

I'm looking to buy a decent shortwave radio in Australia. [more inside]
posted by tomble on Jan 28, 2006 - 2 answers

I miss my AM radio. Help me find a unit that actually receives it. [more inside]
posted by verytres on Jan 26, 2006 - 11 answers

Does anyone here know how to tune a shortwave receiver that has bandspread and main tuning dials? [more inside]
posted by alumshubby on Oct 23, 2004 - 4 answers

Okay, I'm desperate: I want to listen to the World Cup of Hockey, but my shortwave radio can't pick up the CBC too well, I don't have a television, and I don't feel like spending a bunch of cash in a bar (which I invariably do when I watch hockey in a bar).

Any tips on where to find streaming coverage?
posted by cmonkey on Sep 11, 2004 - 4 answers

I found my old Short Wave/Long Wave radio and was wondering what are some good world-band radio stations and any listening tips (like tricks for better reception).
posted by drezdn on Dec 22, 2003 - 7 answers