If you live in places where the government might shut off the Internet, or if you want to be able to listen to foreign stuff in case a cyber attack disables shit, well, you may want to think about getting familiar with shortwave radio.
First off, if you have a lot of smart-shit running in your home, turn that crap off. It generates interference.
You can learn the basics and more at SWLing.com and at Radio Fidelity. Also, DXing.com
Finding stations to listen to can be, um, a bit of a pain. Try Shortwave Central or C.Crane's station index.
If you get into it, you're going to want to have a better antenna than the telescoping one on a portable radio. You can make your own out of a length of wire and string it around your room, like spies or Soviet citizens used to do. If you go to running a wire outside, beware of power lines. Far more people than you might believe have fried themselves that way.
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Good advice, I already had an SW receiver, have purchased a handheld, and am studying for my Technicians license. I'll be adding to it but the portable can also be set for marine bands which will be useful.
BTW, thanks for the links.
In my house, the recessed LED lights on a dimmer in my kitchen cause the most interference.
Your results may vary.
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