How well does the VX-6R receive Shortwave stations?
1144681
"How well does the VX-6R receive Shortwave stations?"... It will not receive Shortwave stations as well as a dedicated Shortwave radio receiver with an earth ground and a proper external wire antenna. However, I can receive Radio Havana Cuba and others at nighttime with a longer aftermarket whip antenna when listening here in the USA. Sometimes the stock issued antenna will work so-so.
1144682
You need a big antenna like a long wire . I ran a Icom746 and listened to a lot of shortwave on it . This VX_6R I have not tried it but Ham Radio operators told be it can be done with a long wire antenna .Its setup to receive SW so it should do it . Call AES in Las Vegas 800-558-0411 This is Amateur Electronic Supply They can give you a better answer if someone has done it http://www.aesham.com/
2148729
From my experience, tuning in shortwave mode is very very sensitive. A slight twitch and you're in/out of focus. I was only able to find a handful of stations. About 3 Spanish ones (either Spain or South America), 1 from Australia, and couple around US (mostly religious stations). I'm based in Colorado, US.
172438
FM radio circuit is built in to this radio but it won't receive shortwave radio. You'd need a different type of radio for that.
2009639
This radio can receive broadcasts from Central America under the right conditions. Shortwave reception is best after dark, and in the winter, away from electrical equipment, and outside of buildings made of steel and concrete. There are many stations in that region broadcasting around 5 and 6 megahertz. Visit the library, or search online for Latin American Shortwave Broadcasts.
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In Colorado, US I found the Tecsun PL880 useless. I could not pick up any stations on SW or LW, even with the supplied longwire antenna. Maybe it is because I live near some mountains in CO, but I was not happy with it at all and returned it after several days of effort to receive any shortwave station.
2177905
We are using high quality 75 ohm with a run of 53 feet. Reception of stations is excellent up to about 70 miles away. At that distance, reception is somewhat sensitive to interference from military and weather sources.
2024569
a lot of the transmissions on short wave are single sideband(ham frequency's ) the pl 660 has a bfo nob for tuning in side band signals on am.
1295195
Hi I think you will be fine with these radios, it works great and easy to use. Also saves last channel. do invest in longer antennas tho. Hope this helpsCheers
485424
My baofeng UV5RA fit, so you can use that for refrence, i dont know how big the VX6Rs are.
201886
As a technician class Ham operator, I enjoy using this radio quite a bit ;-) as far as a general class, I would assume that it will work out very well for you. Providing you're not looking for anything below 6 meter to play on, as that's about as far as it will transmit ( HF wize anyway)
1272305
Depends on what you're looking for. This is a great little radio and I happen to like it a lot. I am an FM Dxer and this radio can receive stations up to 100 miles away on FM or more regularly. As far as shortwave radios go, there are better ones on the market. If you are willing to shell out the cash for Sangean 909x. That is the best shortwave radio out there. I would consider sticking with Grundig, Tecsun, Sangean. They are the best brands for this.
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The Axion has the built in tuner, I think that makes a big difference. With the attached antennae and the extra external one, you should have no problem picking up stations. I find the extra one to be the best, picks up all the stations clearly. I have a bit more trouble with the attached one.
1052815
This radio doesn't receive paid services like Sirus. Just AM/FM/Shortwave. Great radio though...incredible reception of weak stations from far away.
2148404
Yes you can, many radio stations on shortwave bands transmitt music, its quite interesting. Do not expect exceptional sound quality though.
1030334
For transmitting (TX) - NO WAY, you will have a SWR that will burn the finals out in the non-CB radios.For receiving (RX) on the other bands - just about any antenna will work to -some- degree; the closer the band the antenna was designed for (in this case the 11 meter / 27 MHz band), the better.
68277
I concur with the previous answer. I too use only batteries which produce less interference when tuning in to shortwave.
2030835
No. This is not the C.Crane radio that includes shortwave. That is the CC Skywave Radio With AM, FM, Shortwave, Weather and Aviation. Check them out at ccrane.com .