[mikethedruid]

Broadcast band is what is commonly called "AM radio" Yes, there are many stations on that band. It runs from 550 KC to 1600 KC, and is mostly talk radio these days, but there are a few music stations too. The shortwave bands are still used and there are many stations from around the world that broadcast programs of news from their nation and their nation's point of view, local culture and music. You can find stations in the range of 5 MC to about 8 MC with ham bands just above 7 MC, more international stations between 9 MC and 10 MC, and still more between 11 MC and 12 MC. You can find listings of the frequencies and times of these broadcasts on the net.here is a link to one site  http://www.primetimeshortwave.com/  . The police band that falls between these areas, 1600 KC to 5 MC is pretty much dead for general listening. You can find the u. S. National Bureau of Standards time signal at 5.00 MC and 10.00 MC it is a good standard to check your alignment.