Panasonic Shortwave Portable AM/FM Radios

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A Panasonic Shortwave Radio Expands Your World

Shortwave radio broadcasts and Panasonic radio models help to make the world seem smaller by dramatically enlarging the area over which radio communication can be heard. Initially developed in the early 20th century for military and commercial use, many individuals enjoy the hobby of collecting shortwave radios and listening to their broadcasts. eBay has a variety of affordable Panasonic radio models for you to chose from.

What additional stations can you listen to with shortwave?

Because they travel in a straight line, high-frequency broadcasts can be heard for approximately 40 miles. Shortwave radio broadcasts bounce radio signals off the ionosphere, resulting in a greater travel distance. Shortwave radio communication is used for military and diplomatic purposes. It is also used by amateur radio enthusiasts for listening to music, news, and commentary from far-away places.

How are portable shortwave radios powered?

All radios use batteries and some have cords and adapt to use AC power. Shop eBay for a selection of affordable batteries, including those needed to run your Panasonic shortwave radio.

How do shortwave radios differ from one another?

There are many choices of Panasonic shortwave radios on eBay. Some of the models are new and some are used in good condition and functioning as designed. The radios receive from three to six frequency bands. Some of the radios are three bands (FM, MW, SW), and others are manufactured to receive a fourth band (LW). Some of the radios are six band, designed to receive up to three bands of shortwave frequencies.

What are some Panasonic shortwave models?

Here are some of the Panasonic portable radio models often available on eBay and the radio band frequencies that they receive.

  • Panasonic RF-800U (four-band radio)
    • FM frequency range: 87.5 to 108 MHz
    • MW frequency range: 520 to 1610 kHz
    • SW1 frequency range: 2.3 to 7.0 MHz
    • SW2 frequency range: 7.0 to 22.0 MHz
  • Panasonic RF-562D (three-band radio)
    • FM frequency range: 88 to 108 MHz
    • MW frequency range: 530 to 1605 kHz
    • SW frequency range: 4.75 to 18 MHz
  • Panasonic RF-2800/National Panasonic DR28 6 (six-band radio)
    • FM frequency range: 87.5 to 109 MHz
    • LW frequency range: 150 to 410 kHz
    • MW frequency range: 525 to 1610 kHz
    • SW1 frequency range: 3.2 to 8 MHz
    • SW2 frequency range: 8 to 16 MHz
    • SW3 frequency range: 16 to 30 MHz
  • Panasonic RF-3500 (four-band radio)
    • FM frequency range: 87.5 to 108 MHz
    • LW frequency range: 148.5 to 285 kHz
    • MW frequency range: 520 to 1610 kHz
    • SW frequency range: 5.9 to 18.0 MHz

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