Vectronics VEC-101K - Manual (Page 21)

VEC-101K Owner's Manual Shortwave Converter Kit
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31 Meters 9.500 to 9.900 MHz
25 Meters 11.650 to 12.050 MHz
19 Meters 15.100 to 15.600 MHz
16 Meters 17.550 to 17.900 MHz
13 Meters 21.450 to 21.850 MHz
Time standards 2.5, 5.0, 7.335, 10.0, 15, 20 MHz
When to listen:
75 Meters: very local daytime coverage; very good evening and nighttime band,
especially in winter months. Shared with Amateur Radio.
49 Meters and 41 Meters: Late afternoon, early evenings and nighttime band.
These are very active and popular bands.
31 Meters and 25 Meters: Good daytime and nighttime reception.
19 Meters: Excellent daytime listening. Good nighttime during summer months
and periods of high sunspot activity.
16 Meters: Excellent daytime listening. Activity best during periods of high
sunspot activity.
13 Meters and 15 Meters: Excellent daytime listening. Activity best during
peak of 11 year sunspot cycle. Excellent evening and nighttime propagation
possible during sunspot maximum.
Shortwave broadcasters are very dynamic. Frequencies are often changed
several times a day, even hourly, and different bands are more favored as the
changing seasons affect propagation. An even bigger influence is the 11 year
sunspot cycle. During the years of maximum sunspots activity flourishes across
the spectrum. During the years of low activity the 13 and 11 Meter bands may
appear to be totally inactive, and broadcasters crowd the 31, 41 and 49 Meter
bands. We are entering a new sunspot cycle, for the next several years
shortwave broadcasting will grow and new adventures will await you each day.
If your main interest is in shortwave English broadcasts aimed the United States,
remember that broadcasters chose time and frequencies that will reach the largest
targeted audience. Very few shortwave stations are interested in reaching New
York City at 3:00AM when most folks are in bed.
Popular Communications Magazine publishes a monthly list of active shortwave
stations, noting the language, frequency and times of broadcast.