{"id":3238,"date":"2015-03-02T13:12:22","date_gmt":"2015-03-02T03:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wp\/enfold-shop\/?page_id=18"},"modified":"2018-05-02T16:18:30","modified_gmt":"2018-05-02T06:18:30","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='av-alb-blogposts template-blog  '  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Blog\" ><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-23853 post-loop-1 post-parity-odd single-big  post-23853 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-amateur-clubs category-drm category-hamradio category-radio'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"av-heading-wrapper\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/introducing-the-endfed-4-band-antenna-q5014\/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: Introducing the Endfed 4 Band Antenna (Q5014)'>Introducing the Endfed 4 Band Antenna (Q5014)\t\t\t<span class='post-format-icon minor-meta'><\/span>\t<\/a><\/h2><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/category\/amateur-clubs\/\" rel=\"tag\">amateur clubs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/category\/drm\/\" rel=\"tag\">DRM<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/category\/hamradio\/\" rel=\"tag\">hamradio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/category\/radio\/\" rel=\"tag\">radio<\/a> <\/span><\/div><\/header><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23854\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-1030x515.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-1500x750.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-705x353.png 705w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-450x225.png 450w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-5-500x250.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Tecsun Radios Australia, we pride ourselves on offering gear that\u2019s been selected and tested by a genuine radio enthusiast who understands what Australian operators actually need. The latest addition to our range is the <\/span><b>Endfed 4 Band Antenna (Cat # Q5014)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014a practical, efficient solution for amateur radio operators and shortwave listeners alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This antenna has been chosen for its simplicity, flexibility, and dependable performance across multiple HF bands, making it an excellent option whether you&#8217;re operating from home or heading out portable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Multi-Band Capability Without the Complexity<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Endfed 4 Band Antenna is designed to resonate on four key amateur HF bands:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">40 metres<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">20 metres<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">15 metres\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 metres<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because these bands are harmonically related, the antenna achieves effective multi-band performance without requiring complex switching or tuning arrangements. This makes it especially appealing for operators who want to keep things straightforward while still enjoying broad band coverage.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-23888\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"538\" height=\"538\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2.png 1080w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-1030x1030.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-36x36.png 36w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-705x705.png 705w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-120x120.png 120w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-450x450.png 450w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-500x500.png 500w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/HS4-10m-antenna-2-100x100.png 100w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 538px) 100vw, 538px\" \/><\/h3>\n<h3><b>Efficient Matching with a 49:1 Unun<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key feature of this antenna is the integrated <\/span><b>49:1 unun<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which allows efficient impedance matching of the 20 metre wire radiator. In practical terms, this helps the antenna perform reliably across its intended bands, even when installed at modest heights.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike many antennas that require significant elevation to work well, this design can operate effectively with the radiator positioned <\/span><b>as low as one metre above ground level<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, giving you far more flexibility in how and where you deploy it.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Easy Installation in Real-World Conditions<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the standout benefits of this antenna is just how easy it is to set up. It\u2019s well suited to a wide range of installation scenarios, including:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backyard setups with limited space<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Portable or field operation<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irregular layouts where a straight run isn\u2019t possible<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>radiator wire can be routed around corners without significant performance loss<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a major advantage in suburban environments or when working around natural obstacles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Ready to Go Out of the Box<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To make setup as simple as possible, the antenna comes supplied with:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>10 metres of RG-58 coaxial cable<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>2 x PL-259 to BNC female adaptor<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>1 x BNC to 3.5mm male adaptor<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This means you can connect to a wide range of radios, including portable receivers and SDRs, without needing additional accessories. It\u2019s a practical, all-in-one solution designed to get you on the air quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Suitable for Transmit and Receive<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rated at <\/span><b>100 watts PEP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the Endfed 4 Band Antenna is suitable for most QRP and standard amateur radio transceivers. It provides reliable transmitting capability while also performing well on receive.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For <\/span><b>shortwave listeners<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this antenna offers an easy way to improve reception across multiple bands without the need for complicated antenna systems. It\u2019s a great option if you\u2019re exploring HF listening and want something effective yet straightforward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Why We Recommend It<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As with everything we stock, this antenna has been selected because it delivers where it counts. It offers:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dependable multi-band performance<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Simple setup with minimal tuning required<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Flexible installation options<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compatibility with a wide range of equipment<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Strong value for both new and experienced operators<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re just getting started or looking for a reliable addition to your station, it\u2019s a solution that balances performance with ease of use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Pricing and Availability<\/b><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Cat # Q5014<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Price: $155.00 AUD<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Available now through Tecsun Radios Australia.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Endfed 4 Band Antenna is a practical, no-nonsense option for anyone wanting to get on the HF bands without dealing with complicated antenna systems. Its combination of multi-band coverage, flexible installation, and user-friendly design makes it a solid choice for Australian conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As always, this is gear selected by someone who actually uses it\u2014so you can be confident it\u2019s been chosen with real-world performance in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">73 and happy listening.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated' >06\/06\/2026<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/author\/cgarryavcomm-com-au\/\" title=\"Posts by Garry Cratt\" rel=\"author\">Garry Cratt<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  itemprop='image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='url' >https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tecsun_logo_Artboard-1-300x112.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='height' >0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='width' >0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t  <\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Garry Cratt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tecsun_logo_Artboard-1-300x112.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t  <\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Garry Cratt<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-06-06T14:48:37+10:00\" >2026-06-06 14:48:37<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2026-06-19 09:09:35<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>Introducing the Endfed 4 Band Antenna (Q5014)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-23782 post-loop-2 post-parity-even single-big  post-23782 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-uncategorized'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"av-heading-wrapper\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/ntroducing-the-new-tra-q3004-compact-mw-fm-sw-receiver\/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: ntroducing the New TRA Q3004 Compact MW\/FM\/SW Receiver'>ntroducing the New TRA Q3004 Compact MW\/FM\/SW Receiver\t\t\t<span class='post-format-icon minor-meta'><\/span>\t<\/a><\/h2><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/category\/uncategorized\/\" rel=\"tag\">Uncategorized<\/a> <\/span><\/div><\/header><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23783\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-1030x515.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-1500x750.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-705x353.png 705w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-450x225.png 450w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-4-500x250.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">After evaluating a wide range of compact portable receivers, we\u2019ve finally selected a model that genuinely impressed us with its performance, usability, and value for money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introducing the new <\/span><b>TRA Q3004<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2014 a compact multi-band receiver designed for shortwave listeners, travellers, hobbyists, and everyday radio users alike.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Despite its small size and affordable price point, the Q3004 delivers excellent sensitivity and strong overall performance across MW, FM, and Shortwave bands. In fact, interest has already been extremely strong, with a good number of units requested by one of our Pacific Islands customers shortly after evaluation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For listeners who enjoy exploring the radio spectrum, the built-in search function allows quick scanning of each band to locate active frequencies \u2014 making it an excellent companion for both casual listening and serious band scanning.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why Shortwave Listeners Will Love It<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortwave listening continues to be one of the most fascinating areas of radio. Whether you\u2019re tuning international broadcasters, regional services, utility stations, or simply exploring what propagates across the bands at different times of day, a good portable receiver can provide hours of enjoyment.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The TRA Q3004 was selected specifically because it performs well where many inexpensive receivers struggle \u2014 sensitivity and usable reception.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With coverage from 3.2 to 21.85 MHz, the receiver allows listeners to explore a wide range of shortwave activity, while remaining compact enough to easily take travelling, camping, or keep beside the bed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For travellers and remote area users, the ability to receive broadcasts across multiple bands can also be extremely useful where internet or mobile coverage may be limited.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Coverage<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>MW:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 522\u20131710 kHz<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>FM:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 64\u2013108 MHz<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>SW:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> 3.2\u201321.85 MHz<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The receiver also features automatic band scanning to quickly locate active stations and frequencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Features<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">29 programmable memories for each band<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Clock, alarm, and sleep timer functions<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keyboard lock<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Display backlight<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mute function<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physical power switch<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compact portable design<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Power Options<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Q3004 is designed to operate from <\/span><b>2 x AA batteries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it ideal for portable operation. It can also be powered from any standard <\/span><b>5V USB power source<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, offering additional flexibility for home, travel, or emergency use.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Technical Specifications<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Screen: 128 x 64mm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sensitivity:<\/span>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MW: &gt;10mV\/M<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FM: &gt;18dB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SW: &gt;60uV<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Single Signal Selectivity: Better than 10dB<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Speaker: 57mm diameter, 0.5 watt<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We looked at many compact receivers before deciding to bring this model in, and the TRA Q3004 stood out for one simple reason \u2014 it performs far better than you would expect for its size and price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you are an experienced shortwave enthusiast, a traveller wanting reliable radio coverage, or simply someone looking for an affordable and capable portable receiver, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/product\/high-performance-mw-fw-sw-portable-receiver\/\">Q3004<\/a> is well worth a look.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>click here to view https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/product\/high-performance-mw-fw-sw-portable-receiver\/<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated' >16\/05\/2026<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/author\/cgarryavcomm-com-au\/\" title=\"Posts by Garry Cratt\" rel=\"author\">Garry Cratt<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  itemprop='image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='url' >https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tecsun_logo_Artboard-1-300x112.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='height' >0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='width' >0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t  <\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" 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Compact MW\/FM\/SW Receiver<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><article class='post-entry post-entry-type-standard post-entry-23706 post-loop-3 post-parity-odd post-entry-last single-big  post-23706 post type-post status-publish format-standard hentry category-amateur-clubs category-hamradio category-help category-how-to tag-shortwave-shortwaveradio tag-when-to-listen-tos-shortwave-radio'  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" ><div class='blog-meta'><\/div><div class='entry-content-wrapper clearfix standard-content'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><div class=\"av-heading-wrapper\"><h2 class='post-title entry-title '  itemprop=\"headline\" >\t<a href='https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/when-is-the-best-time-to-listen-to-shortwave-radio\/' rel='bookmark' title='Permanent Link: When is the Best Time to Listen to Shortwave Radio?'>When is the Best Time to Listen to Shortwave Radio?\t\t\t<span class='post-format-icon minor-meta'><\/span>\t<\/a><\/h2><span class=\"blog-categories minor-meta\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/category\/amateur-clubs\/\" rel=\"tag\">amateur clubs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/category\/hamradio\/\" rel=\"tag\">hamradio<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/category\/help\/\" rel=\"tag\">Help<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/category\/how-to\/\" rel=\"tag\">How To<\/a> <\/span><\/div><\/header><span class=\"av-vertical-delimiter\"><\/span><div class=\"entry-content\"  itemprop=\"text\" ><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-23707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-scaled.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1280\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-scaled.png 2560w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-1030x515.png 1030w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-1536x768.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-2048x1024.png 2048w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-1500x750.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-705x353.png 705w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-450x225.png 450w, https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Orange-Modern-Radio-Talk-Show-Your-Story-Banner-Landscape-2-500x250.png 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re new to shortwave listening\u2014or even if you\u2019ve been tuning the bands for years\u2014you may have noticed that reception quality can change dramatically depending on the time of day.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While it\u2019s true that shortwave signals can be received both day and night, there\u2019s a special window that experienced listeners pay close attention to. It\u2019s called the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cgrayline\u201d<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and it can make a remarkable difference to what you hear.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is Grayline?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Grayline (also known as the <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">terminator<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) is the moving line that separates day from night as the Earth rotates. During this transition\u2014around sunrise and sunset\u2014conditions in the ionosphere become especially favourable for long-distance radio propagation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Does It Matter?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shortwave signals rely on the ionosphere to travel long distances. During daylight hours, the Sun energises a layer of the ionosphere called the D layer (around 50\u201390 km above Earth). This layer tends to <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">absorb<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> radio signals, reducing how far they can travel.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, as the Sun sets, the D layer quickly fades away. At the same time, the higher F layer (above 140 km) remains active for longer, allowing signals to bounce across vast distances with much less interference.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The result? Stronger, clearer signals\u2014often from places you wouldn\u2019t normally hear.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At sunrise, the opposite occurs. The F layer becomes active first, enabling long-distance reception before the D layer builds up again and begins absorbing signals.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, When Should You Listen?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the best results, aim to tune in:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u20132 hours before sunrise<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1\u20132 hours after sunset<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">During these periods, grayline propagation can open up exciting listening opportunities across the globe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the Right Frequency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timing isn\u2019t the only factor\u2014frequency matters too:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Night-time (after sunset \/ before sunrise):<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower frequencies (below 15 MHz) tend to perform better.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daytime:<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Higher frequencies (above 15 MHz) generally provide improved reception.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Final Thoughts<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding grayline propagation is one of the easiest ways to improve your shortwave listening experience. It\u2019s also one of the most exciting\u2014there\u2019s nothing quite like picking up a distant station you\u2019ve never heard before.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re just getting started, experimenting with different times and frequencies can really help you learn how the bands behave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Happy listening,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Garry<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tecsun Radios Australi<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><span class='post-meta-infos'><time class='date-container minor-meta updated' >15\/04\/2026<\/time><span class='text-sep text-sep-date'>\/<\/span><span class=\"blog-author minor-meta\">by <span class=\"entry-author-link\" ><span class=\"vcard author\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/author\/cgarryavcomm-com-au\/\" title=\"Posts by Garry Cratt\" rel=\"author\">Garry Cratt<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><div class='post_delimiter'><\/div><\/div><div class='post_author_timeline'><\/div><span class='hidden'>\n\t\t\t<span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\"  itemprop='image'>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='url' >https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tecsun_logo_Artboard-1-300x112.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='height' >0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='width' >0<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t  <\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"publisher\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Organization\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" >\n\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='name'>Garry Cratt<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span itemprop='logo' itemscope itemtype='https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject'>\n\t\t\t\t   <span itemprop='url'>https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/tecsun_logo_Artboard-1-300x112.png<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t <\/span>\n\t\t\t  <\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"author\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Person\" ><span itemprop='name'>Garry Cratt<\/span><\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"datePublished\" datetime=\"2026-04-15T17:25:05+10:00\" >2026-04-15 17:25:05<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"dateModified\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/dateModified\" >2026-04-15 17:25:05<\/span><span class='av-structured-data'  itemprop=\"mainEntityOfPage\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/mainEntityOfPage\" ><span itemprop='name'>When is the Best Time to Listen to Shortwave Radio?<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/article><div class='single-big'><nav class='pagination'><span class='pagination-meta'>Page 1 of 58<\/span><span class='current'>1<\/span><a href='https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3238\/page\/2\/' class='inactive next_page' >2<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3238\/page\/3\/' class='inactive' >3<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3238\/page\/2\/'>&rsaquo;<\/a><a href='https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3238\/page\/58\/'>&raquo;<\/a><\/nav>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":157,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-3238","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3238","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/157"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3238"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/3238\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.tecsunradios.com.au\/store\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3238"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}