So what have I been up to lately? Well, for the past three weeks I have dove real deep into the whole SW/LW/SBB world. I have learned a lot lately. I have always been interested in it, but never really understood everything until I got deep into it, and everything started to click. Now I have one radio with another on the way, along with a loop active antenna as well. The idea of being able to pick up radio stations and transmission across the world, bouncing off the ionosphere intrigues me. Unfortunately, I seemed to have missed the golden era, and it's a dying hobby, but there are plenty of old timers still into it. I don't have a license to transmit, but only interested in receiving. (even though I have looked into getting a technician's license at least). Anyways in the evening I have picked up some Mexican stations, a station from LA, and Chicago. I am excited to get my new antenna to see how far I can reach. After this, I will probably buy an MLA 30+ and make my own antenna. Also have a second DSP receiver on the way. Driving around town, I can now see different types of antennas and what they are used for, so that's kinda neat. Our local armory has a huge mounted longwire antenna outside, and I never knew what it was or even noticed it until lately. Anyways this is a thread for others who may be into them as well in the future.
