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Old January 6th 09, 07:49 AM posted to rec.radio.shortwave
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Default Why Do People Listen To Free Over-the-Air AM & FM Radio ?

On Jan 5, 9:06*pm, "Brenda Ann" wrote:
"Bob Campbell" wrote in message

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"PocketRadio" wrote in message
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http://www.ksl.com/?sid=4464916&nid=310


No need for an iphone. * KSL is in iTunes, just listen to it on your
existing PC. * Checking it out right now, talking about Utah football, how
they are getting "robbed" by being the only unbeaten team in the nation
but not playing for the BCS championship. * That happens every year to
some team!


No need to "wait until sunset", erect some huge antenna, twiddle with
knobs and hope to catch a weak, static filled fading signal. * Just great
digital clarity, 24/7. * This is the future of "radio".


There's no fun or challenge in that. Society has wasted away to a lazy,
worthless, self indulgent bunch that want instant gratification and expect
everyone to bend to their every whim. Yeah, I can go find thousands of
stations online (hell, I even HAVE one online (two, if you count the second
stream just for dialups)), but I would much rather a) not have to be
tethered to my computer and b) have some sense of having actually
accomplished something... to have put forth some effort to get what I
want... the 'thrill of the hunt' as it were. Life is just so much more
interesting when there is some challenge to it. I bet you wait for someone
else to grow all your food for you, too. I go to the store, even fast food,
but not 100%. We enjoy growing our own vegetables each year (and there's
nothing better than a home grown tomato or ear of corn. )


BAD,

The vast majority of people {99.73%} Listen
to the Free Over-the-Air Radio :

# 1 - Because . . . It's There {Available 24/7 Over-the-Air}
Plus It Is FREE
* "instant gratification" at not cost

# 2 - Because . . . It's Easy To Do
* "worthless" and "lazy"

# 3 - Because . . . It's Enjoyable / Entertaining / Informative
{ A Relaxing Mindless Passive Activity }
* "self indulgent" and "wasted"

NOTE - Challenge Ain't On The List ~ RHF
* "challenge"