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Shortwave radios allow you listen to broadcasts from all over the world. Because they are receive only, you don't need a license and you can get one starting around $50.00
The more information you can gather in any type of event, the better off you will be. Having the ability to receive news broadcasts from outside your country might be vital. In a grid down situation, or if the government decides to start controlling the media this would allow you to get a different perspective from the 'official' narrative.
Shortwave Radio is another item where investing a little of your time now can make your life a lot easier later. While you can just scan the dial and hope for the best, there are hundreds of languages spoken, and thousands of stations. Once you have a Short wave radio, spend a little time finding some trusted stations you can understand.
If you are completely new to Short Wave Radios, SWLing.com is an excellent resource to get started.
If you just want to listen to your radio now, Shortwaveschedule.com has an excellent list of stations currently broadcasting.
Some examples
-After The People's Republic of China annexed Tibet in 1951, locals had no contact with outside information and were unaware people were fighting for their freedom in the west.
-With the current (2022) invasion of Ukraine by Russ
ia, the government of Russia seems to be trying to control the narrative to their own people. Internet firewalls, radio and tv news broadcasts all show the official narrative of the war and the reaction of the world.
-The Great Firewall, combined with a totalitarian control of local media will tend to skew the Chinese people's view of the outside world, and their place in it.
Next Steps
- Short Wave Radios only allow you to listen to broadcasts, but the next step would be to get a Ham Radio and start talking to people all over the world.
- Consider building a faraday cage and storing your shortwave inside it in case of a solar storm or emp attack.
Events: Theocracies,Pandemics, Civil Unrest, Grid Down, Infrastructure Collapse, Nuclear War and EMP's