Michael Holme wrote:

Hi,

Can anybody point to any good website or books to get me started
in MW DXing. Also what's the best antenna to use. I currently have an
AOR LA350 with the medium wave attachment and a 8M longwire. The
longwire seems a bit noisier at my QTH. My radio is an AOR AR7030
plus. I'm located in the UK and would like to receiver American
stations if possible. What's the best time to listen and what
frequencies should I try. Do I need a better antenna ?
Any help much appreciated. BTW I realize this is rec.radio.shortwave
but I wasn't aware of a medium wave group

Thanks,
Mike

Ideally, you need a very long beverage antenna for MW dxing or a MW loop
antenna. Have a look at the UK's very Medium Wave Circle (MWC), address
below:

http://www.mwcircle.org/

There is also the BDXC which is mainly SW but covers, MW, FM and pirate
loggins:
http://www.bdxc.org.uk/

The MWC also sell many publications relating to Medium Wave Dxing, Antennas,
Probagation, etc.

Im also in the UK, Transatlantic Reception is possible all year round though
better in the Winter. Frequencies that come through regulary are 930KHz,
CJYQ, 1500KHz,1510KHz, though what you hear depends on the time and the
month you listen. At the momemnt before sunrise or 3or 4am UK time may be
your best bet, someone may be able to offer further advice on listening.