I am interested in the latest views on this topic.

What do you think - has shortwave got a future?

It's outa here. Thank the Internet... especially broadband. The BBC no
longer broadcasts on shortwave to North America because they feel they have
more listeners on the Internet. They are also available on both of the
USA's satellite radio services.

And coming soon-- radio on your cell phone. That will make international
broadcasters available everywhere... including metropolitan areas where
interference sources and the need for an outside aerial made shortwave
listening impossible.