Swiss Radio is DEAD
Swiss Radio trades waves for web
Switzerland is ending almost 70 years of broadcasting around the world today, with Swiss Radio International airing its last programs on shortwave and satellite. From Monday, the media organisation's information output will be available only online. Swiss Radio International started broadcasting in 1935. It made a name for itself as a neutral broadcaster during World War Two and the Cold War. Under the name Swissinfo, it will now be available online in nine languages. |
Dan wrote:
On 31 Oct 2004 00:17:51 -0700, (http://www.aussieseek.com) wrote: Under the name Swissinfo, it will now be available online in nine languages. So then it's not really dead, is it? Just changing to a more cost-effective, higher quality, no fading, no static medium. As everyone else will, eventually. Deal with it. Dan Kind of a ****y attitude, isn't it? It *is* sad that it is no longer available in it's original platform - radio. I see no reason to act so gruff. -- ~/.signature |
"Dan" wrote in message ... On Sun, 31 Oct 2004 18:50:12 GMT, Al Arduengo wrote: Kind of a ****y attitude, isn't it? It *is* sad that it is no longer available in it's original platform - radio. I see no reason to act so gruff. Yeah, I know. But it's just that everyone seems so Shocked, Shocked to discover that gambling is going on here, er, I mean that shortwave stations are shutting down! Of *course* they are shutting down their broadcasts. They all will eventually, as they move to satellit and/or internet broadcasting. It's sad, yes, but there's no denying that it is progress. All depends on who they want to reach. If they don't want to reach the people in other countries who can't afford a computer with an internet connection with enough bandwidth for streaming, then that's their decision. --Mike L. |
"http://www.aussieseek.com" wrote:
Swiss Radio trades waves for web Switzerland is ending almost 70 years of broadcasting around the world today, with Swiss Radio International airing its last programs on shortwave and satellite. From Monday, the media organisation's information output will be available only online. Swiss Radio International started broadcasting in 1935. It made a name for itself as a neutral broadcaster during World War Two and the Cold War. Under the name Swissinfo, it will now be available online in nine languages. Did anyone on the group actually hear SRI's last shortwave transmission? What was the time, frequency and target area? I tried to find this info' before the fact but came up empty. Seems like SRI cancelled their program schedule well in advance of the last transmission. ----== Posted via Newsfeeds.Com - Unlimited-Uncensored-Secure Usenet News==---- http://www.newsfeeds.com The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! 100,000 Newsgroups ---= East/West-Coast Server Farms - Total Privacy via Encryption =--- |
"Dan" wrote in message ... So then it's not really dead, is it? Just changing to a more cost-effective, higher quality, no fading, no static medium. As everyone else will, eventually. Deal with it. Dan I wouldn't say everyone will be going to satellites or the internet. When it comes to cutting costs, shutting down the entire operation is even more efficient than just turning off the SW transmitters. Frank Dresser |
It will be sad when I can't listen to radio...... on the radio.
I have a computer.... I have the bandwith.... but I choose not to have to sit by my computer to listen to the radio. I listen to shortwave while mobile as well - blows away what I have on local radio. If I can't get it over the airwaves, then I guess I just won't get it at all. Regarding their content on their last broadcast. I think I caught it accidentally - or didn't see it in any shortwave schedules, but I heard something. Essentially, it wasn't new programming, just a recap of highlights from their past 70 years and some of the history of the station itself. Jonathan "Frank Dresser" wrote in message ... "Dan" wrote in message ... So then it's not really dead, is it? Just changing to a more cost-effective, higher quality, no fading, no static medium. As everyone else will, eventually. Deal with it. Dan I wouldn't say everyone will be going to satellites or the internet. When it comes to cutting costs, shutting down the entire operation is even more efficient than just turning off the SW transmitters. Frank Dresser |
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