Built for real shortwave
Shortwave is never “perfect” — it fades, it drifts, it surprises. That’s exactly why we work in a simple loop: we transmit → listeners report → we measure → we improve.
Our goal is twofold: show our own setup honestly, and make it useful for others. Many checks and on-air tests are documented on video — with practical steps and results you can reproduce.
Our broadcast chain
Some topics already have dedicated post collections. More will follow as we publish.
Studio & control
Where the show is built: microphones, routing, mixing and playout.
- Consistent gain structure for clean “radio” sound
- Live control + automation for long music runs
- Talk segments + listener shout-outs integrated smoothly
Audio processing
Clarity without harshness — especially when conditions get rough.
- Processing tuned for intelligibility and presence
- Bandwidth / dynamics choices that work for AM
- Feedback loop via reception reports
Transmitter & RF
Stable carrier, clean modulation, and practical monitoring.
- Focus on reliability during weekend transmissions
- Clean audio-to-RF handoff
- Continuous checks: on-air monitoring + community reports
Antennas & site
Antennas turn the studio into distance.
- Practical antenna choices for our bands and location
- Ground/radial work matters (and we treat it that way)
- Propagation decides: we adapt and keep experimenting
Monitoring & measurements
We combine technical checks with what really matters: what you hear.
- Off-air monitoring (local) + remote listener feedback
- SINPO reports help track changes over time
- Trends via pins + report history
What’s next
Planned upgrades and deeper posts — driven by community interest.
- Dedicated articles per topic (with photos + results)
- Receiver spotlight series (portable → SDR → classic rigs)
- More “why it sounds like that” explanations
Build along: videos & experiments
Real checks and real on-air results — so others can learn, rebuild, and test along.
Transmitter / RF build & checks
Practical steps, measurements and what to watch for (audio-to-RF, modulation, monitoring).
On-air testing & monitoring
Real on-air runs, practical checks, and what we learn from listener feedback.