What kind of radio equipment do I need to hear the electromagnetic 'dawn chorus'?

Question

I am only an amateur astronomer/radio enthusiast, so I don't really have access to heavy-duty equipment. However I assume it's probably possible to build a receiver using electronics-store-bought parts that can pick up the sounds of the dawn chorus. If anyone can give me detailed info on what to buy, it would be appreciated.

Answer 1

I can't help you with the equipment, but would like to pass along this website so folks who don't know what you're talking about can get a listen, too....

http://cse.ssl.berkeley.edu/impact/sound...

solar activity is cool!....and I was amazed at how like the birds' dawn chorus this really does sound like!!....

Answer 2

I just poked around a little while and stumbled upon this page of links.  I haven't taken the time to explore it but perhaps something here will lead you to something that might work for you:

http://www.infiltec.com/SID-GRB@home/

Answer 3

it's dead easy.

here's an example: http://www.qnet.com/~vlfradio/bbb4b.htm