At first glance, a microwave oven and a radio transmitter might appear to have a lot in common — both generate high-frequency electromagnetic waves and focus them in a specific direction. It’s no wonder that many radio enthusiasts have wondered: could you actually turn a microwave oven into a working amateur radio transmitter? The answer…

In recent decades, media consumption habits have undergone a radical transformation. The spread of internet usage, digital broadcasting (DAB, DVB), streaming services, and podcasts has significantly reduced the importance of traditional analog broadcasting. This is especially true for longwave (LF) and mediumwave (MW) transmitters, which played a defining role in national and international communication during…