On 9/14/2013 7:58 PM, Curious wrote:
Some decades ago I was a serious shortwave listener but have since not done
much.

Please don't think this a provocation, but where does it fit in with the
internet allowing far more exposure to the entire globe then shortwave ever
could?

If you are going for static-free, interference-free, noise-free and
non-propagation dependent program content, the internet is clearly the
way to go.

If you like the magic and mystery of radio and are not too concerned if
you miss a bit of the program content due to QRM, QRN and QSB, then
shortwave is for you.

It depends on why YOU listen...your choice.