shortwave

1) when referring to (radio) broadcasting, includes frequencies ranging from 1.7 to 30 MHz (1700 - 30,000 kHz), but sometimes refers also to the HF frequency spectrum from 3 to 30 MHz

2) An adjective referring technically to radio waves shorter than 80 meters, corresponding to a frequency of 3.75 megahertz or more. The term is often loosely used to refer to HF frequencies.

3) In radio communications, pertaining to the band of frequencies approximately between 3 MHz and 30 MHz. Note: “Shortwave” is not a term officially recognized by the international community.

I listen to pirate radio stations on my shortwave radio.

shortwave by IRISHrepublicanARMY December 31, 2003

shortwave

A fascinating but, unfortunately it seems, moribund form of radio broadcasting that utilizes radio frequencies from about 1,800 kHz to 30,000 kHz. Some say that the Internet is totally to blame for shortwave's demise, but in fact there are many other reasons: poor propagation conditions (e.g. coronal flares on the Sun that can block radio reception for many days), mismanagement and bad frequency allocation by the stations themselves, transmitters in disrepair, lack of funding for the stations, radio frequency interference caused by various appliances that create walls of noise when one is listening for stations, etc. On shortwave, one can often hear interesting cultural programs and music produced by the host country, and some shortwave listeners have created a hobby-within-a-hobby of collecting "QSL" (verification of reception) cards, pennants, CDs, books, etc.

Back in the late 1970's, I loved to listen to Radio Tahiti on my shortwave receiver.

shortwave by pentozali April 22, 2006

Shortwave Division

A lack of talent, particularly in the musical arena.

Music that's both hateful and forgettable belongs in the category Shortwave Division, which refers to the mental capacity and shortage of talent evident in songs thus labeled.

Shortwave Division by Boomerangia October 27, 2022

Shockwave 

A really smart guy who destroys Autotards with facts and logic

Shockwave is dominating the Autobots, and they don't like it!

Shockwave by Dr. Stupid the original April 7, 2019

The Great Moroccan Kleenex Shortage of 08-09 

In March of 2008 the demand for Kleenex's in Morocco increased at an unbelievable rate. The Moroccan King asked for everyone to stay calm. He attributed the increase in demand for Kleenex to Peace Corps volunteers spending too much time in their masterbatorium, spanktuary, spank schack, whack shack, jack shack, flip n jack, finger hut, spank cave, spank wagon, cumgeon, cum station, lunch punch, stroke boat, spank bank, corner of crank, jerk hut, masturbation station, spankmobile, homostead, spank shed, and master barriums. In particular, undercover sources attibute the increase to one "King of Crank" J-Lub (known for exceptional stroking form.) When asked for comment, J-Lub simply said "whatever dude, I'm gonna go listen to some music." The King has told people to hold strong. The King also claimed that supplies are expected to return to normal around the time of Tallstacks 2010.

Oh man, I shouldn't have ate all that spicy couscous. Now I can't blow my nose due to The Great Moroccan Kleenex Shortage of 08-09

The Great Moroccan Kleenex Shortage of 08-09 by Pedro2010 December 29, 2009

shirtwave 

A multiband radio that's small enough to be carried in a shirt pocket.

This shirtwave is unbelievable! I just picked up RTVT from Tunisia with the whip antenna HALFWAY up!

shirtwave by pentozali March 19, 2009

Shockwave 

Decepticon general. Transforms into a powerful blaster. Extremely determined, loyal, and above all else, Logical.

One eyed purple gun indeed.

"Shockwave, I leave Cybertron to you, keep it as I have left it."

Shockwave by NeroMan. September 22, 2003