How do you tune

[darticus]

I got my Grundig 750 last week and was wondering what is the right way to find stations or programs? Do you turn the knob or let the radio search and than store. Thought I would ask as the manual is terrible with no info. Ron

 

[ka3jjz]

You were given the link for the master NASWA spreadsheet - I'd use that. It's very detailed, and is compiled from numerous sources.

In addition, you must understand how HF propagation works, so you can determine whether a particular station or program will be audible in NJ at the time.

You already know where to go for both. Between those 2 things, you will have a good start to answering your question

Best regards..Mike

 

[darticus]

Ok thanks ron

you were given the link for the master naswa spreadsheet - i'd use that. It's very detailed, and is compiled from numerous sources.

In addition, you must understand how hf propagation works, so you can determine whether a particular station or program will be audible in nj at the time.

You already know where to go for both. Between those 2 things, you will have a good start to answering your question

best regards..mike

 

[ka3jjz]

Scanning as you would on VHF hi really doesn't work here, Ron. The reason is simple - HF is very sensitive to noise. And any t-storm static, or even a noisy signal from DRM will fool a 'hf scanner'. Targeting your listening - selecting bunches of stations you want to try to hear - is the way to go here. Many DXers do exactly that. Once you start understanding the mechanics, you will see that this is the way to go. best regards..Mike

 

[k9rzz]

Often I just spin the dial until I hear something interesting. Other times I have a particular target in mind. The more you tune the more you learn what's out there. For SW broadcasting, that NASWA database is as good as it gets and is probably the best thing that has EVER existed.

 

[majoco]

Just so you know where to look, here's a couple of tables that I printed out so that my wife can play with the radio when she feels like it.

 

[ridgescan]

Hi dart in addition to the wise advice given, may I add, to simply fire that 750 up and set back with a hot beverage, and just take your time and twirl the knob through the following:
evenings-5700khz thru 6300khz...7200khz thru 7800khz...9200khz thru 10000khz...11500khz thru 12120khz.

Mornings-same as above

daytime (midmorning thru mid afternoon), add 13500khz thru 14000khz, 15000khz thru 16000khz, 17500khz thru 18000khz, and 21500khz thru 22000khz

During nighttime thru early mornings, add 2300khz thru 3500khz, and 4000khz thru 5100khz

These are generalized areas of active broadcast that you can get good hits within. Purists, I know they aren't official bands-not intended here.

OP, as long as I have been doing this hobby, these are the "fishing holes"...places I stomp around searching for the good ones hopes this helps too.

 

[WisconsinRailfan]

Check out this link Tuning 150 kHz to 30 MHz I prefer to spin the dial and see what I can find. I also use Ham Radio Deluxe, I download and convert the current schedule, and load into HRD, that way I can "surf" the current programs that are on the air. I have a R75 that is controlled by a PC.

Steven

 

[darticus]

Thanks I will check it out. Ron

Check out this link Tuning 150 kHz to 30 MHz I prefer to spin the dial and see what I can find. I also use Ham Radio Deluxe, I download and convert the current schedule, and load into HRD, that way I can "surf" the current programs that are on the air. I have a R75 that is controlled by a PC.

Steven

 

[darticus]

Now this is fantastic!
I'm new and don't even know the lingo. Maybe what I do with your tables is just hand tune between the frequencies and search. I will give it a try! Thanks. Ron

Just so you know where to look, here's a couple of tables that I printed out so that my wife can play with the radio when she feels like it.

 

[darticus]

This is great! This sounds just like the perfect method. Now thats me! Thanks very much. Ron

Hi dart in addition to the wise advice given, may I add, to simply fire that 750 up and set back with a hot beverage, and just take your time and twirl the knob through the following:
evenings-5700khz thru 6300khz...7200khz thru 7800khz...9200khz thru 10000khz...11500khz thru 12120khz.

Mornings-same as above

daytime (midmorning thru mid afternoon), add 13500khz thru 14000khz, 15000khz thru 16000khz, 17500khz thru 18000khz, and 21500khz thru 22000khz

During nighttime thru early mornings, add 2300khz thru 3500khz, and 4000khz thru 5100khz

These are generalized areas of active broadcast that you can get good hits within. Purists, I know they aren't official bands-not intended here.

OP, as long as I have been doing this hobby, these are the "fishing holes"...places I stomp around searching for the good ones hopes this helps too.

 

[Jimepage]

quick tip with that 750. If you are in SW mode hit the SW button to be taken to the next set of broadcasting freqs.

 

[ridgescan]

This is great! This sounds just like the perfect method. Now thats me! Thanks very much. Ron

Let us know what you hear when you get some DXs