Brian Anasta wrote:
Hey Guys,

Just for a bit of fun, I thought I would start a new threat about how,
and why, people here first started their hobby/love affair with
shortwave and or ham radios. I guess I will be first cab off the rank,
seeing as this thread is my idea heh.

Although I am only relatively new to the hobby, I think part of the
fascination for me is being able to have the ability to listen into a
huge variety of wonderful and wacky broadcasts from many regions of
the world. I have been quite an avid listener using my friends simply
beautiful AOR AR8600 Mark II, and I guess you could say from that, the
urge to get my very own unit was well and truly born. I also believe
it is a wonderful way to meet lots of friendly and interesting people
(as I can say I truly HAVE here on rec.radio.shortwave). Just from my
short time here, I can already feel a tremendous sense of camaraderie
amongst enthusiasts, and the willingness to offer each other guidance
and pass on one's knowledge is something I haven't experienced on
other discussions boards to date.

Well guys, I would really love to hear some of your stories - how long
have you been listening to shortwave, why did you start, and what are
some of your more memorable listening experiences?!

Kind regards and I hope everyone here has a fantastic day/evening,
Brian

I've been obsessed with radio since the early '60s. My parents thought
I was going through a phase. My first radio was a Truetone console,
with a Magic Eye and a 12" speaker.