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The INTERNET is the future of communication. There are more internet users than there are SWL's No static, no reception probs, no antennas. Log on.... and connect ! AND ( an internet bonus ) You can respond with eMail. Do you think that this hobby news-group would be possible with SW ? All the broadcaster needs is an editor/writer, a computer, and a phone line. And no more multi-kilowatt electric bill. Face the reality folks On Fri, 11 Jun 2004 12:29:18 +0200, "Richard" wrote: That was an interesting post - it kind of leads me to think "what is the future of shortwaving as a hobby?" A topic I am sure has been moved on this group before Richard, Warsaw "Mike Terry" wrote in message ... Radio Finland, the external service of the Finnish Broadcasting Company (YLE), may close down its service on the shortwave and mediumwave bands. This would leave external service programming available only via satellite and on the Internet. The aim would be to cut expenses. Currently distribution costs for Radio Finland total 3.4 million euros annually. YLE Administrative Council is expected to decide the fate of shortwave later this year. In 2002 (see DXing.info news in June and September 2002 as well as a history of the cuts in the DXing.info Community) Radio Finland closed down its services in English, German and French, while Finnish, Swedish and Russian programming continued on shortwave as well as for Northern Europe also on the mediumwave band. A source at YLE tells DXing.info that possible lobbying from the part of DXers would only reduce the chances of remaining on the air, because the only justification for shortwave is to serve expatriate Finns, who number about 250.000. A decision to cut shortwave would become easier if the station is viewed as serving primarily a fringe audience of radio hobbyists. (DXing.info, June 9, 2004) http://www.dxing.info/news/index.dx#finland rj |
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