Archive for February, 2011

is ham radio a fun hobby? is it expensive hobby? do you put alot of hours in or only use occasionally?

i might start. not sure. i kinda want to. dont know much bout it.
Fun? It is fun…and it can be of great community value in times of emergency such as storms and floods. There are many organizations. HAM radio operators can use a wide range of frequencies and technologies. Yeah, Facebook [...]

What are good alternative rock radio stations in the Boston area?

Do you know of any good alternative rock radio stations in the Boston area that play bands like the Foo Fighters and A day to Remember?
theres 101.7 FM for alternative
modern rock and top 40 is 98.5
another rock station is 104.1 FM and 107.3.

Why do radio stations interfere with each other?

I’ve noticed that certain radio stations will have interference with others in close proximity to them. For example, 88.9 will have interference from 88.8, but why? If they’re both separate frequencies, how could they interfere with each other?
Radio stations are assigned frequencies which *aren’t* supposed to interfere with each other. (Also, if I’m not mistaken, [...]

How do I set radio stations on to the channels in a Vauxhall corsa?

I’ve just bought a Vauxhall Corsa and I’m struggling with the radio as I cant seem to set the channels 1-6 to different radio stations so it is easier to change from one radio station to another. Can anyone please help
With the majority of modern car radios, you tune to a station you want, [...]

Do the radio stations produce the commercials? Or does a separate studio do that?

I was wondering if the radio stations have voice talents that create the commercials for people who want to advertise. Or does another studio do the recording and then give it to the radio station to play?
I wasn’t sure if the radio station was a one stop shop or if I need to find [...]

What is the best brand of short-wave radios to buy that’s a reasonable price?

I need some radios to use. I am wondering what is the best brand. I heard that Motorola is pretty goo, but I am wondering if there’s anything else.
Also, I’d juts like one that doesn’t have a lot of extra stuff such as gps or weather alerts. I don’t really need that stuff.
Glacier- Never heard [...]

how do you stop home am radio static both portable and plug in radios?

Many times when someone wears socks, and walks through the house on the carpets, it causes static, and might affect it. Especially if you are dragging your feet and making the contact worse.
Do you have an outside antenna for it? I believe that they help make the reception much better.
Well, good luck.
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How to save radio stations in a Hyundai Santa Fe?

I have a 2002 Hyundai Santa Fe and I don’t know how to save my favorite radio stations. I think the manual said to hold down the "band" button but I don’t see that button. Does anyone know?
Thank you!
Tune in the station you want to save and press the any of the channel select buttons, [...]