MT,

You forgot the THIRD Shortwave Point-of-View those that are into
the "Hobby" of Shortwave Radio. Here is the 'basis' of the Problem
related to the Diversity of Postings, both On-Topic and Off-Topic,
that can be found on the "Rec-Radio-Shortwave" NewsGroup.

Hobbyist can be passive, Active and sometimes FANATICS !

Turn the Radio On - Just Listen - Enjoy & Be Amazed ~ RHF
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= = = "Mike Terry" wrote in message
= = = ...

From a purely Technical Point-of-View, Shortwave Radio refers
to those frequencies between 3 and 30 MHz.
Their main characteristic is their ability to "propagate" for
long distances, making possible such worldwide communications
as international broadcasting and coordination of long-distance
shipping.

From a Social Point-of-View, Shortwave Radio is a way to find
out what the rest of the world thinks is important.
Many countries broadcast to the world in English, making it easy
to find out what a given country's position is on those things
it finds important. Shortwave radio can also provide a way to
eavesdrop on the everyday workings of international politics
and commerce.

http://www.faqs.org/faqs/radio/monit...shortwave-faq/

Hopefully these guidelines will be born in mind by those who
post to this group.
..

Hmm.

well, I don't know what has gone wrong with this group? Mostly [OT]
talkabouts. Maybe, people don't listen to shortwave as before these
days. Can't complain, when "Video Killed The Radio Star".

raqueeb hassan
congo (drc)

On Sat, 29 May 2004 02:47 pm -0600 UTC, Raqueeb Hassan
posted: %MM


raqueeb hassan
congo (drc)

What are you hearing in the Congo?
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"Raqueeb Hassan" wrote in message
om...
Hmm.

well, I don't know what has gone wrong with this group? Mostly [OT]
talkabouts. Maybe, people don't listen to shortwave as before these
days. Can't complain, when "Video Killed The Radio Star".

raqueeb hassan
congo (drc)

It's mostly the same people who keep the off topic flame threads going. I
suppose argueing and insulting people are hobbys, just as shortwave
listening is.

This group is much more interesting if you put about 10 flame war hobbyists
in your kill-file.

Frank Dresser

Frank Dresser wrote:

"Raqueeb Hassan" wrote in message
om...
Hmm.

well, I don't know what has gone wrong with this group? Mostly [OT]
talkabouts. Maybe, people don't listen to shortwave as before these
days. Can't complain, when "Video Killed The Radio Star".

raqueeb hassan
congo (drc)

It's mostly the same people who keep the off topic flame threads going. I
suppose argueing and insulting people are hobbys, just as shortwave
listening is.

This group is much more interesting if you put about 10 flame war hobbyists
in your kill-file.

Frank Dresser

This group may be the best evidence that shortwave is dying. :-(


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starman wrote:

Frank Dresser wrote:

"Raqueeb Hassan" wrote in message
om...
Hmm.

well, I don't know what has gone wrong with this group? Mostly [OT]
talkabouts. Maybe, people don't listen to shortwave as before these
days. Can't complain, when "Video Killed The Radio Star".

raqueeb hassan
congo (drc)

It's mostly the same people who keep the off topic flame threads going. I
suppose argueing and insulting people are hobbys, just as shortwave
listening is.

This group is much more interesting if you put about 10 flame war hobbyists
in your kill-file.

Frank Dresser

This group may be the best evidence that shortwave is dying. :-(

This group is evidence of nothing. The only thing that is dying, perhaps, is your
interest in the hobby.

That's OK, but don't try to blame it on what goes on here.

Some folks look for excuses, are you one of them?

dxAce wrote:

starman wrote:

Frank Dresser wrote:

"Raqueeb Hassan" wrote in message
om...
Hmm.

well, I don't know what has gone wrong with this group? Mostly [OT]
talkabouts. Maybe, people don't listen to shortwave as before these
days. Can't complain, when "Video Killed The Radio Star".

raqueeb hassan
congo (drc)

It's mostly the same people who keep the off topic flame threads going. I
suppose argueing and insulting people are hobbys, just as shortwave
listening is.

This group is much more interesting if you put about 10 flame war hobbyists
in your kill-file.

Frank Dresser

This group may be the best evidence that shortwave is dying. :-(

This group is evidence of nothing. The only thing that is dying, perhaps, is your
interest in the hobby.

That's OK, but don't try to blame it on what goes on here.

Some folks look for excuses, are you one of them?

I never stated that shortwave is dying, only that this group may be an
accurate barometer of the hobby. You're either feeling guilty (not
likely) or it's Saturday night again.


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starman wrote:

dxAce wrote:

starman wrote:

Frank Dresser wrote:

"Raqueeb Hassan" wrote in message
om...
Hmm.

well, I don't know what has gone wrong with this group? Mostly [OT]
talkabouts. Maybe, people don't listen to shortwave as before these
days. Can't complain, when "Video Killed The Radio Star".

raqueeb hassan
congo (drc)

It's mostly the same people who keep the off topic flame threads going. I
suppose argueing and insulting people are hobbys, just as shortwave
listening is.

This group is much more interesting if you put about 10 flame war hobbyists
in your kill-file.

Frank Dresser

This group may be the best evidence that shortwave is dying. :-(

This group is evidence of nothing. The only thing that is dying, perhaps, is your
interest in the hobby.

That's OK, but don't try to blame it on what goes on here.

Some folks look for excuses, are you one of them?

I never stated that shortwave is dying, only that this group may be an
accurate barometer of the hobby. You're either feeling guilty (not
likely) or it's Saturday night again.

You never said that. Here is what you said:

"This group may be the best evidence that shortwave is dying. :-("

Get back to me when you get a grip, 'tard. You didn't mention barometer, or accuracy
either.

starman wrote:

dxAce wrote:

starman wrote:

Frank Dresser wrote:

"Raqueeb Hassan" wrote in message
om...
Hmm.

well, I don't know what has gone wrong with this group? Mostly [OT]
talkabouts. Maybe, people don't listen to shortwave as before these
days. Can't complain, when "Video Killed The Radio Star".

raqueeb hassan
congo (drc)

It's mostly the same people who keep the off topic flame threads going. I
suppose argueing and insulting people are hobbys, just as shortwave
listening is.

This group is much more interesting if you put about 10 flame war hobbyists
in your kill-file.

Frank Dresser

This group may be the best evidence that shortwave is dying. :-(

This group is evidence of nothing. The only thing that is dying, perhaps, is your
interest in the hobby.

That's OK, but don't try to blame it on what goes on here.

Some folks look for excuses, are you one of them?

I never stated that shortwave is dying, only that this group may be an
accurate barometer of the hobby. You're either feeling guilty (not
likely) or it's Saturday night again.

And by the way, for those of us 'in the know', it's already Sunday!

In article , starman
wrote:

Frank Dresser wrote:

"Raqueeb Hassan" wrote in message
om...
Hmm.

well, I don't know what has gone wrong with this group? Mostly
[OT] talkabouts. Maybe, people don't listen to shortwave as
before these days. Can't complain, when "Video Killed The Radio
Star".

raqueeb hassan congo (drc)

It's mostly the same people who keep the off topic flame threads
going. I suppose argueing and insulting people are hobbys, just as
shortwave listening is.

This group is much more interesting if you put about 10 flame war
hobbyists in your kill-file.

Frank Dresser

This group may be the best evidence that shortwave is dying. :-(

No just that schools out.

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Telamon
Ventura, California