little intimidating for a beginner.

Shortwave listening can be a little intimidating for a beginner. Here at C.Crane, we think shortwave is a very useful tool and can give you a global perspective. Instead of getting all your news and information from providers within your country, why not get a different view from someone across the ocean? Below is a quick start guide on how to start your shortwave journey.
1. Understanding What Universal Time Coordinated (UTC) Is.
UTC is the agreed time used by most shortwave broadcasters globally. Click here to find out what your local UTC is.

2. Picking The Right Shortwave Radio For You.
There are a couple of things to check before purchasing a radio for shortwave:
Make sure the radio has a wide frequency coverage on the shortwave band. We recommend between 2300 to 26100 kHz coverage.
The more sensitivity the better. If you have a sensitive radio you will be able to pick up more broadcasts.
Recommended Shortwave Radios
3. Finding Shortwave Stations and Broadcasts.
Shortwave broadcasters schedule their broadcasts to take full advantage of atmospheric conditions to reach their target audience. With just a little skill, you'll know when and where to listen in order to hear your selection. See our frequencies by country list below.
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4. Reading kHz vs. MHz Frequencies.
What's the difference between the two? Only three decimal places.
For example:
9740 kHz = 9.740 MHz
17830 kHz = 17.830 MHz
We recommend to stick with kHz
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