ShortWave Listening (SWL) - a cheap way to get into the hobby before spending$$

[TACAIR]

There is, as they say, an app (well, a site really) for that --
W3HFU Westminster MD KiwiSDR (hfunderground.com)

Works with most browsers. Nothing to install, this is an active website.

Pick a frequency and give a listen.

Most all fun stations ae AM, so start there.

Give it a whirl, no cost to you .

In the daytime start on the 19M band - 15 MHz and up

At night, try 31M - 10 MHz and below.

Once you decide this may a hobby worth your time, you can start looking for your own (power and internet independent) gear.

Good luck.

[Moab]

Is there a list of regularly broadcast stations? That might be of particular interest to preppers? 

In a shtf event I would like to tune into regular brodcasts from abroad. As well as scan for individuals just talking or giving updates. 

Thank you for this. 

[TACAIR]

Shortwave Broadcast Stations By Country - HFUnderground

By Country, region, time of day and frequency.


and
Shortwave Frequency List (ccrane.com)

sample from this site.  Note - AFRTS is USB and may be easier to hear under bad band conditions.  If your portable RX set does not support SSB, consider an upgrade now, while you can.