[Mikrowave1] had a Unelco shortwave receiver as a kid. This was a typical simple radio for the 1960s using germanium and silicon transistors. It also had plug-in coils you had to insert into sockets ...

As Solar Cycle 25 peaks, learn how increased sunspots and ionospheric ionization are boosting shortwave radio propagation.

Shortwave radio has a charm all its own: part history, part mystery, and a whole lot of tech nostalgia. The Hallicrafters S-53A is a prime example of mid-century engineering, but when you get your ...

I'm developing an interest in shortwave radios (listening only - no transmitting) for broadcast listening - mainly interested in picking up overseas broadcasts. Utility listening would be nice, but ...

The second season of The Divided Dial, a series by WNYC's On the Media, explores the ideological battles playing out on shortwave radio, which can reach across continents. NINA MOINI: We've been ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. Early mechanical television set, ...