Entries by Michael

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A short history of Radio Communications Systems used by Australians in WW1 and WW2 and later.

As ANZAC day approaches this year, it’s a good time to reflect on how radio communications has evolved over time, accelerated by wartime conflicts, and how difficult it must have been during times of conflict. Prior to the introduction of radio communications, messages during wars were sent using dogs and homing pigeons. Short range communications […]

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World Amateur Radio Day April 18

World Amateur Radio Day  A celebration of how radio has been serving people for over 100 years. Date: April 18, 2021 Time : All Day This year’s theme is “Amateur Radio: Home but Never Alone.” Every year on April 18, Radio Amateurs worldwide take to the airwaves in celebration of Amateur Radio. The theme of […]

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Read The PL-330 Review In The April Edition Of The ARDXC Newsletter

The Tecsun PL-330 is the latest pocket-sized portable receiver offering SSB capability. This feature, coupled with direct frequency entry makes the PL-330 the ideal receiver for those wishing to listen to shortwave radio utility stations, amateur radio transmissions as well as regular shortwave broadcasts. Our Tecsun PL 330 has been featured in the latest edition […]

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How To Set Up Your Radio Shack

As the weather begins to cool, it is a great time to set up and organise your radio shack. Crucial for wireless communication, the first radio shacks were aboard ships in the 1900s, several radio units were housed above the bridge in wooden structures. Similar to a man cave the radio shack is essential for […]

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World Radio Day Feb 13 2021

Saturday is World Radio Day Feb 13 2021! Since November 2011 the world has been celebrating World radio day. The day was proposed by Spain and unanimously accepted by UNESCO Radio was invented over 120 years ago and is one of the most important inventions of the modern world that Helps us stay in touch. […]

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Garry’ Shortwave story

Many technically inclined people have discovered shortwave listening in their youth. Years later they continue to the fascinated by what can be heard on the shortwave bands. This is my story…. As a teenager, I became interested in radio by reading the hobbyist magazines of the day. There were tantalising ads for army disposals stores […]

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Communications headphones – why this purchase is as important as your radio.

Shortwave radio listening is a hobby that allows you to fully immerse yourself in a separate world of international events. From listening to a shortwave broadcast station, long-distance aircraft travelling around the world or even international amateur radio operators, this hobby allows you instant access, to the exclusion of those physically around you. To further […]