Why Can't I Hear Anything on my Shortwave Radio?

This video describes tips and techniques you can use to see if propagation conditions are good for shortwave listening and improve shortwave reception!
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Listening to shortwave radio can often be a source of frustration, but this isn't always due to your equipment. More often than not, poor reception is a result of unfavorable propagation conditions within the ionosphere - which can ex. This video offers valuable insights and practical tips to help you assess whether the conditions are suitable for shortwave listening. For further enhancement of your listening experience. #shortwaveradio #swl #radio

Propagation Links!
Online Web SDR Map - http://rx.linkfanel.net
Space Weather Prediction Center - https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/
DXMaps Sporadic E - https://www.dxmaps.com/spots/mapg.php...
WSPR Rocks Propagation - https://wspr.rocks/propagation/
International Beacon Project - https://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/index.ht...

The Ultimate Propagation Tutorial - https://www.qsl.net/4x4xm/HF-Propagat... (note this is partially AI generated so verify!)
Space Weather Live - https://www.spaceweatherlive.com/
Solar Ham - https://www.solarham.com/
Australian Space Weather Forecasting Centre - https://www.sws.bom.gov.au/

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