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
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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.
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