I'll learn along with you /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
I just got a sangean 909. It receives great but I'm VERY lame on the SW end /ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif
The 60 foot wire antenna makes a difference in receiving.
I haven't put the time in to learn yet. Just set up the antenna and dial around.
What model radio did you get?
There's a wealth of info at this recent thread also
Shortwave Q's
Tom