There’s lots of software defined shortwave radio (SDR) receivers that are available on the web. You don’t really need a physical radio anymore to listen to the audio that is constantly flowing on the airwaves. This is one of many places to start: http://websdr.org/
How many people actually own shortwave-receiving radios though?
I bought a Tecsun PL-330 on eBay last year. I can’t say I use it very often, but once in a while I roll out my cable antenna (and try to avoid the multiple China Radio International channels which are everywhere).
It’s funny, I was JUST hankering to take my SW out to browse the airwaves, and then I log on to see this post.
I have a Halicrafters S-119, still runs on tubes. Picks up 2-16MHz.
I already spent some time rummaging around for my antenna, but I can’t find it and don’t have a spool of wire handy, so I’ll need to work on that. Last time I had it set up was a couple years and 2 moves ago.
Just alligator clip it to your gutter, should be fine.
