OK ... I found my way back. I'm down to simple. I think analog would be simpler than what I've tried ... I just need a radio that covers the WWV frequencies, and I need you to tell me what to buy. The 2 radios I bought are returned (love amazon) and I am ready for your recommendations.
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2 welcome backs, that's nice
Thanks. majoco, you went way above and beyond with your explanation=
I almost want to unpack it and try .... but I drew the same conclus=
ion as you, it is way too complicated for casual use and will be returned t=
omorrow.
Let's just try to get me receiving WWV.
the simplest to me still seems <b>analog</b>, providing it has the proper ran=
ge on the bands. I remember my Radio Shack time cube had like 3 frequ=
encies you could switch between.That's a thing of the past, but I ha=
ve to believe there is a simple radio out there that can fill the need.
It's just up to you guys to tell me what is
The 2 radios I bought are returned (love amazon) and I am ready for your recommendations.
Take a look at the TECSUN R-9012 AM/FM/SW 12 Bands Shortwave Radio Portable Receiver. It is a simple analog dial radio and covers SW from 3.90-21.85 MHz. This will receive WWV on 5, 10, 15 and 20 MHz.
The OP had one of those and sent it back. It does not receive continuously from 3.90-21.85 MHz.Take a look at the TECSUN R-9012 AM/FM/SW 12 Bands Shortwave Radio Portable Receiver.
Oops. I missed that. Sorry. Please disregard my posts.The OP had one of those and sent it back. It does not receive continuously from 3.90-21.85 MHz.
So ....... suggestions please. Analog, cigar box size or smaller. No giant external antenna and $25-100.
If you just like to listen to WWV, try using someone else's radio on the web. Note that because of audio buffering, the audio is delayed by several seconds.I assume QRT means majoco is done. I'm not sure if he refers to the H TECSUN R-9012 or the PL-360. I followed instructions he gave for the 360 and actually heard wwv on all 3 frequencies. I could not get the memory function to work. and had to keep re-tuning. Maybe New Zealand is different than SE USA.
There was once a simple Radio Shack time cube for people just like me. Now with technology passing us by I am going to go sit in the corner and mumble to myself.
QRT is ham lingo for going off the air.I assume QRT means majoco is done. I'm not sure if he refers to the H TECSUN R-9012 or the PL-360. I followed instructions he gave for the 360 and actually heard wwv on all 3 frequencies. I could not get the memory function to work.
and had to keep re-tuning. Maybe New Zealand is different than SE USA.
There was once a simple Radio Shack time cube for people just like me. Now with technology passing us by I am going to go sit in the corner and mumble to myself.
If you just like to listen to WWV, try using someone else's radio on the web. Note that because of audio buffering, the audio is delayed by several seconds.
QRT is ham lingo for going off the air.
Hey, you can't be that far gone if you managed to tune WWV in on one of those new-fangled radios! I'm a senior as well, and despite having frequently complained about today's technology I've come to accept some of it, otherwise I'd be left with nothing. As they say, "If you can't beat 'em, join 'em." As for mumbling to yourself, I hope you don't start getting replies.
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You know you're getting old when you start reminiscing, "Ah yes, I remember that as if it were yesterday," and someone replies "That was yesterday."
Thank you! It takes patience and a sense of humor to cope with modern life when it seems to have stopped making sense.Well said sir. You have a great outlook.
If you just like to listen to WWV, try using someone else's radio on the web. Note that because of audio buffering, the audio is delayed by several seconds.
This is the best idea yet for me. The link works and I can wander around. How do I make it "my own"? Believe it or not I know what an APP is, heck, I even have a smart phone, but I'm not sure how to create a link for the computer. Is there a sight I need to visit to join?
Here is a whole page full of web SDRsNow that is a link I can get into. Saw that suggestion somewhere but not a link . That's great and I appreciate it