The NASB 2010 International Shortwave Survey

1. How many shortwave-capable receivers do you own?

2. What make (i.e. manufacturer’s name) is the shortwave receiver that you use most often?

3. For how long have you been a shortwave radio listener?

4. When was the last time you listened to a shortwave radio broadcast (not via Internet)?

5. If you listen to shortwave radio at least once a week, approximately how many hours per week do you listen?

6. When did you last purchase a shortwave receiver?

7. How did you obtain your primary receiver?

8. If you purchased your receiver new, was it purchased from:

9. Are you planning to purchase a shortwave receiver in the next year?

10. If you travel internationally, do you carry a shortwave receiver with you?

11. Are you a licensed amateur radio operator?

12. How much did your primary shortwave receiver originally cost (retail cost; not necessarily how much you paid for it)?

13. Which are the five shortwave broadcast stations that you listen to most often?

14. What program types do you regularly listen to on shortwave radio (Check all that apply.):

15. In which languages do you listen to shortwave radio broadcasting?

16. Do you regularly (at least once a week) listen to any international broadcasts via other media? (Check all that apply.):

17. Do you regularly listen to any international stations' programming on portable devices (other than a radio)? (Check device used)

18. Are you familiar with the term DRM (Digital Radio Mondiale)?

19. Do you listen to shortwave radio transmissions in DRM format?

20. How much would you be willing to pay for a DRM-capable radio receiver should they come on the market?

21. How do you obtain shortwave listening information? (Check all that apply)

22. Please list all shortwave publications you subscribe to or purchase regularly.

23. Do you belong to a shortwave DXing club or association?

24. Do you collect shortwave reception verification letters or QSL cards?

25. What is your age?

26. What is your annual household income?

27. What is your gender?

28. What is your highest level of education attained?

29. Where do you live?

30. How did you hear about this survey?

31. To thank you for answering our survey, we would like to offer you a free subscription to our NASB Newsletter with shortwave-related news distributed by e-mail several times each year. If you would like to be placed on the subscription list, please fill in your e-mail address. If you do not want to be placed on the subscription list, please enter anonNASB@gmail.com and your survey response will be accepted.