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INTRODUCTION TO SHORTWAVE continued
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Listed below are the characteristics of the major shortwave bands.
Follow these guidelines for best listening results.
DAYTIME LISTENING
Shortwave listening is generally at its poorest during the daylight
hours of about two hours after sunrise until about two hours before
sunset.The major reason for this is that the broadcasters are not
transmitting to your area at this time, assuming that we are all either
at work or at school and are not able to listen during the day. If you
want to try daytime listening, use the guidelines below.
DAY
BANDS CHARACTERISTICS
13meters Results vary.Worth trying. Sometimes extremely good
around sunrise and sunset.
16meters Similar to 19m.
19meters The best overall daytime band. May also be good at night
in the summer months. Sometimes extremely good
around sunrise and sunset. Sometimes good at night in
the summer.
22meters Similar to 19m.