"Mark S. Holden" wrote in message
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I'm not happy when I hear another major broadcaster is going to cut back
or stop broadcasting to the USA, but I think shortwave will be around
for a very long time.

In certain parts of the world, internet connections are scarce. Some
parts of the USA don't have affordable access to high speed connections.


The internet isn't much of a factor in the third world, but there's been a
large number of FM transmitters installed in the third world, and the
propaganda broadcasters such as the VOA are buying time on them.

Right now, I'm sure local FM is the most prominent substitute for SW.

Frank Dresser