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November 14th 04, 02:00 AM

On 13 Nov 2004 04:56:02 -0800, (Steve) wrote:

"0ff_Ramp" wrote in message ...
Digital radio is a bad idea for DXing. You are basically at the mercy of
the computer inside the radio to give you audio. And only one stream of
audio - the one the computer decides to lock on to - the strongest signal
only. You, your ears and brain, have thus lost the ability to listen for
weak signal DXl.

Do what stereo AM radio manufacturers did - DON'T BUY A DRM RADIO!
Manufacturers will stop producing them and radio stations will pull the plug
on digital. DRM will go the way of stereo AM.

DRM is a marketers dream come true. There is little incentive for the
consumer to invest. IT IS ALL CREATED FOR THE MARKETING FOLKS!

Yep, I don't understand the attraction of DRM receivers. It sounds
like they promise to bring the primary *disadvantages* of other
broadcast media to shortwave.

Steve

DRM is being pushed by broadcasters because it saves power (therefore
money) for the broadcasters (Transmission power) - what other reason
would they have in promoting it?

juny