Guidelines, Here are Some General Guide Lines

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HERE ARE SOME GENERAL GUIDE-

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•In general, the bands with frequencies below 13 MHz are better at night and the bands with frequencies above 13 MHz are best during the day. This guideline, while approximate, is a useful general rule of thumb.

•During the day, listen in SW5-7. These may start getting good just before sunrise and may stay good all day, until just after sunset.

•At night, listen in SW1-4. These may start getting good just before sunset and may stay good all night, until just after sunrise.

•Around sunrise and sunset, both the day and night bands might be good, sometimes exceptionally good.

•Winter shortwave is generally somewhat better than

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summer shortwave.

•Holding the radio while listening to shortwave will improve signal strengths.

•Getting close to a window may substantially improve your reception because the construction materials of some buildings do not let signals in very well. Signals penetrate wood frame buildings easiest, while concrete and brick buildings usually block signals. If you are in a building with one or more stories above you, signals can also be impaired in strength. In such a situation, get as close to a window as possible while listening.

•These guidelines can be used worldwide and are not dependent on location.