A TOP RESOURCE ON SHORTWAVE RADIO

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In the RTO Course I always bring up shortwave radio towards the end of day 1 as a source of news and information that goes often overlooked amid the digital world. But, conversely, it will likely become a very, very important resource once things begin to go sideways.

Need a shortwave radio? Here’s some choices. I normally listen with one of my HF rigs, but if you’re looking for a standalone SW radio, the Eton Elite is probably the most rugged and simplest to use model. I have one on the mantle above the woodstove. You can go cheap with the little pocket radios but, from personal experience, you’re mostly wasting your time. The receivers are normally severely lacking in sensitivity, and that comes from design compromises in fitting the circuit into a small space.

By Published On: March 31, 2022Categories: Comms, NC Scout4 Comments on A TOP RESOURCE ON SHORTWAVE RADIO

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NC Scout is the nom de guerre of a former Infantry Scout and Sergeant in one of the Army’s best Reconnaissance Units. He has combat tours in both Iraq and Afghanistan. He teaches a series of courses focusing on small unit skills rarely if ever taught anywhere else in the prepping and survival field, including his RTO Course which focuses on small unit communications. In his free time he is an avid hunter, bushcrafter, writer, long range shooter, prepper, amateur radio operator and Libertarian activist. He can be contacted at