Mike wrote:

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Damn...this is an antenna group? I thought it was
rec.radio.SHORTWAVE... Can I nominate Mr. Smith to be our tour guide?

Mike

LOL ... ya' got me, darn, I just hate when that happens! bashful-look

But then, it reflects my present feelings, i.e., antennas are, perhaps,
the most important, single, component in a receiving system, and, decent
shortwave stations are dying ... :-(

I am worried what effects the global economic disaster will have on the
few remaining "good sw stations." The church/religious stations seem to
outnumber all others (yes, bit of an exaggeration), keep those cards,
letters and donations pouring in and, God Bless YOU!

Regards,
JS