The World's ShortwaveRadio Search Engine
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What's On the Air Right Now
DXing is the pursuit of distant or difficult stations. Eight daily targets, ranging from easy to extreme difficulty. Tune in, confirm reception, log it. Band conditions today: loading...
Slide to any UTC time to see every station that's broadcasting. Plan your session hours ahead, or check what was on overnight.
Numbers stations are shortwave transmissions of unknown origin broadcasting sequences of numbers, letters, or tones — widely believed to be intelligence agency communications to field agents. No government has ever officially confirmed operating one. Some have broadcast since the 1950s.
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Rate Signal, Interference, Noise, Propagation, Overall — each 1–5.
Perfect reception = 55555. Include SINPO in reception reports to stations for the best chance of receiving a QSL card reply.
"The shortwave radio was not just a device. It was proof that the world was larger than your hometown — and that someone, somewhere, was broadcasting just for you."
From the 1930s through the 1990s, shortwave was the world's international communication lifeline. Hundreds of millions tuned in nightly to hear news from beyond their borders, music from distant lands, voices from other cultures.
Stations like BBC World Service, Voice of America, Radio Moscow, and Radio Australia were windows to the world before the internet existed.
"When I wrote to Radio Peking in 1973, I received Chairman Mao's Little Red Book. The QSL card took five months. I checked the mailbox every single day." — William T., Canada
Amazon Affiliate Program — Link every equipment mention to Amazon. 3–8% commission on radio, antenna, and accessory purchases from an audience that buys.
Direct Sponsor Deals — Tecsun, SDRplay, C.Crane, and Kaito all work with shortwave sites. Estimated $200–$1,500/month for a dedicated banner or featured review slot.
Display Advertising — Google AdSense or Mediavine once traffic reaches threshold. Shortwave audience CPMs run $4–$12 due to tech/hobbyist demographic.
WRMI / Station Sponsorships — Shortwave stations pay for frequency listings and promotion packages. WRMI charges $0.10–$0.50 per minute for air time; a content partnership is viable.