Being a amateur (ham) radio operator, each time I've been to Philmont
I've taken a small, lightweight 40 meter amateur radio transceiver
with me, which would be considered short wave. It always works fine.
The real question is, are you willing to carry it around with you for 10
days?
Mike Heitmann
Amateur Radio Operator N0SO
SA, Troop 975, St. Charles, Missouri
Paul Wascher wrote:
>I am a news junkie -- and am thinking about bringing a small/light shortwave radio to stay up with what's happening in the world. I would think in the mountains you should get good reception. Does anybody have a feeling if it's worth the weight?
>
>Paul
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