On Sun, 15 May 2005 16:46:55 +0100, "M. J. Powell"
wrote:

In message , David
writes
On 14 May 2005 21:16:45 -0700, "Bushido Hacks"
wrote:

Radio blackout on the shortwave frequencies here in North America.
Blame satilite radio services (XM and Sirius) combine that with the
adgenda of the WTO.

You gotta be a masochist to put up with the static and distortion
while program listening. Why put precious tax dollars into klunky
tube transmitters when more elegant delivery methods are available?

Because it's more fun. It gives you a sense of accomplishment.

Mike
So the taxpayers of the world should subsidize our ''hobby''?