On Sat, 22 Nov 2003 13:06:58 -0500, Robert Sillett wrote:
I don't think any of the previous postings properly addressed Mark's
question.

Since the BBC stopped shortwave broadcasts to the USA in 2001, it's very
hard to receive them. And since Mark is looking at a budget portable, the
only broadcast that he could possibly listen to would be the evening
broadcast on 5975 kHz. Yes, there are other broadcasts that can be
received; however, none of the others are better than marginal.

The only way to properly hear the BBC in the USA is via a broadband Internet
connection.

On the other hand, Mark's posting makes a very good point. A decent
shortwave portable can cost only $100 to $200. But if Mark decides to
listen to the BBC via the official line, that is via broadband Internet,
then he's conservatively looking at $40 per month or $480 per year.

Bob

Here in Baltimore, MD 5975 comes in great, late nite 6135 is good and 15190
in the mornings is also pretty good. The BBC can also be found on 88.1, a
local fm station 12am - 5am local time.

--
clear skies,
Joe
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