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November 22nd 04, 02:54 AM

On 21 Nov 2004 17:57:40 -0800, (Jim) wrote:

Even when listening to songs, I prefer to shortwave to CD. Most of my friends
think I'm nuts when they hear me listening to Beethoven on BBC on 15.310 MHz
instead of tuning on 100 MHz stereo.

Any suggestions?

Get new friends 8-}

Actually, if listening via radio is what turns your crank go for it!
I've caught myself listening to jazz on Voice of Russia or samba on
Radio Havana Cuba several times - not near the quality of a cd but
there is that something special about having snagged something from
the either that adds to the enjoyment of listening. However, when
having company over for dinner and/or cocktails I do use the home
theater with cd's or a music feed from DirecTV...... just can't
imagine the response, or comfort level of my guests, when that nice
samba music fades and they break to the news and a Radio Tirana style
rant about the "Evil Imperialist American Government .........." Just
don't think it sets the right tone for a social event; socialist event
perhaps ....?