I have a little hand held short wave radio receiver w/six bands, that is still in it's box.(I just dusted it off).
Would I be able to hear any "short wave" chatter on it?
here's the "list" of channels:
SW #1=49m
SW #2=41m
SW #3=31m
SW #4=25m
SW #5=19m
SW #6=16m
These all have a selection of channels(ex.#1 6.30 to 5.90)
I don't have a clue what those mean.If you could tell me if it'll pick up any "ham" chatter I'll give it a try. Thamks!
On a radio like that you probably can't receive single side band (SSB) transmissions. That's where most of the action would be. Yours usually is built to bring in big signals like the BBC, VOA, HCJB, etc.
Amateur Radio HF Frequencies - (single sideband mode)
20 meters : 14.325 MHz Hurricane Watch Net (Main frequency during Hurricanes)