Newsgroups: rec.radio.shortwave,rec.radio.info,rec.answers,news.answers
From: ralph@cbnewsj.cb.att.com (Ralph Brandi)
Subject: Welcome to rec.radio.shortwave
Organization: AT&T Bell Labs Technical Publications
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 1993 04:37:01 GMT
Followup-To: rec.radio.shortwave
Summary: Newsgroup charter and history, with pointers to
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Posted-By: auto-faq script
Archive-name: radio/monitoring/introduction
 
[Last modified: Feb 1 1992]
 
Compiled by Ralph Brandi, ralph@mtunp.att.com
 
 
Welcome to the rec.radio.shortwave newsgroup.  This group was created late in
1989 after a suggestion by Richard Shapiro, in order for those of us who are
interested in the hobby of monitoring radio communications to have a friendly
place to exchange messages, tips, and opinions.  If you are interested in this
sort of hobby, then we think that you will be at home here.
 
This is a set of monthly postings put together to answer some of the more
commonly asked basic questions about the hobby.  There is a posting explaining
some of the basics of shortwave (HF) radio, one covering medium wave (also
known as AM) and FM DXing, and one covering scanning the higher frequencies
(VHF and up).  If you find that you have other questions, either following up
items mentioned here, or other questions, please post.  There are a number of
people here with varying degrees of expertise and experience who are more
than willing to help.  We hope we've anticipated many of the questions the
beginner will have.  And so, without further ado....
 
 
o What is rec.radio.shortwave for?
 
As stated above this group was created for USENETers to have a place to discuss
the radio monitoring hobby.  This group is not moderated, however 'serious'
arguments and any kind of flame wars are strongly discouraged.  That is not to
say that genuine disagreement and discussion of differing opinions is not
welcome.  We only ask that you keep the tone friendly, and in the spirit of
international cooperation upon which the hobby is founded.
 
This group is intended to be a place where ANY radio monitoring topic can and
should be discussed.  We are happy to hear from posters who listen to any part
of the radio or microwave spectrum, from DC to daylight.  We discuss topics of
almost any kind, ranging from (but not limited to) shortwave broadcasting,
scanning of all kinds, clandestine and pirate broadcasts, DXing small or
distant shortwave stations, utility and teletype monitoring, military
eavesdropping, the ECPA, station schedules, QSLing sw broadcasters, spectrum
usage, equipment design and modifications, antennas, receiver reviews and
recommendations, and many more.
 
Despite what the newsgroup name might imply, we definitely DO NOT limit
discussions to shortwave only.  Those of you who are interested in scanners and
VHF/UHF/etc. will find that you fit right in.
 
 
For more in-depth answers to questions you may have, we direct your attention
to the postings entitled "Welcome to rec.radio.shortwave (Shortwave)",
"Welcome to rec.radio.shortwave (Scanning)", and "Welcome to
rec.radio.shortwave (AM/FM DXing)", depending on where your interests lie.
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