On Sun, 14 Oct 2007 18:23:29 -0400, David Snowdon
wrote:

Hi Bill, I just finished building a Ten-Tec 1054 SWL radio, after 15
years away from the hobby. I'm very disappointed with what I'm not
hearing. It seems that most Western countries have abandoned shortwave
in favour of satellite and internet broadcasting. What's left is
religious stations, China/Taiwan, amateur radio, and the utilities.

David
Sunspots are not optimal. Wait a couple years.