Shortwave radios are cool but a lot of countries (eg Netherlands) have decommissioned their "world service" transmitters. And due to the massive antennas and hi

Shortwave radios are cool but a lot of countries (eg Netherlands) have decommissioned their "world service" transmitters. And due to the massive antennas and high power needed these are not reinstated easily. I would get a receiver that can receive the amateur bands too. These tend to be very active during emergencies. You'd need continuous coverage and SSB (LSB/USB) receive. Can be had for 100 bucks or so.