Jeff wrote:
Well, I just bought my first SW receiver and I have very little
experience with listening to SW.

For a start, I am looking for a few higher-powered and good quality
stations to make sure everything is working properly and to set the
standard (for me) for decent reception. Can someone post a few of the
better stations, frequencies, and best listening times? I am located in
eastern Canada.

Thanks


Radio Taipei International has a very strong signal relayed from
southern Florida.

http://english.rti.org.tw/Others/Frequencies.aspx

2:00-4:00 UTC on 5950Khz

2:00-3:00 UTC on 9680Khz

7:00-8:00 UTC on 5950Khz

They have some interesting programs.


There is a very powerful relay in Sackville, Canada, that several
international broadcasters use. If you aren't too close to it, and have
the signal skip over you, you should have no problems hearing a variety
of stations from it.

I'm still a bit newbie myself but learning. I hope this helps.

CharlesC
Icom R75 /w Kiwa Sync mod
75ft long wire
Tennessee, USA