Home |
Search |
Today's Posts |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
The future of shortwave?
I am interested in the latest views on this topic.
What do you think - has shortwave got a future? Views/links to articles would be very much appreciated. Thanks Mike |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Mike Terry wrote: I am interested in the latest views on this topic. What do you think - has shortwave got a future? Views/links to articles would be very much appreciated. Do you actually listen, or do you just surf the net finding articles? dxAce Michigan USA |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
This morning I talked to a guy in Colorado for over half an hour via
shortwave (40 meter ham radio). A bit later I talked to a VK station (Australia). I live in Michigan. I can imagine what it would cost to make a phone call to those places. But for the price of a small amount of electricity (and a radio of course) I was able to talk to them (via efficient SSB). Do I think shortwave has a future? Yes I do. Jim On 6 Jun 2005 22:42:35 GMT, "Mike Terry" wrote: I am interested in the latest views on this topic. What do you think - has shortwave got a future? Views/links to articles would be very much appreciated. Thanks Mike |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
"R.F. Collins" wrote: This morning I talked to a guy in Colorado for over half an hour via shortwave (40 meter ham radio). A bit later I talked to a VK station (Australia). I live in Michigan. I can imagine what it would cost to make a phone call to those places. But for the price of a small amount of electricity (and a radio of course) I was able to talk to them (via efficient SSB). Do I think shortwave has a future? Yes I do. In deference to Mr. Terry I believe he was addressing the issue of shortwave broadcasting rather than amateur radio. It goes without saying that the 'use' of shortwave, in general, will continue for some time. dxAce Michigan USA |
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Besides my obvious plug for ham radio, I was also implying that I
don't believe "AM" can continue to be the standard for shortwave transmission (due to power costs). I don't really think DRM is the solution either. SSB is more efficient and can be decoded without the added costs associated wth a proprietary system. My point is that for shortwave broadcasting to continue, cost of transmission and reception will be the top priority. Content is unfortunately not as important. Just my carefully disguised opinion. Not so much now. Jim On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:33:50 -0400, dxAce wrote: "R.F. Collins" wrote: This morning I talked to a guy in Colorado for over half an hour via shortwave (40 meter ham radio). A bit later I talked to a VK station (Australia). I live in Michigan. I can imagine what it would cost to make a phone call to those places. But for the price of a small amount of electricity (and a radio of course) I was able to talk to them (via efficient SSB). Do I think shortwave has a future? Yes I do. In deference to Mr. Terry I believe he was addressing the issue of shortwave broadcasting rather than amateur radio. It goes without saying that the 'use' of shortwave, in general, will continue for some time. dxAce Michigan USA |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
"R.F. Collins" wrote: Besides my obvious plug for ham radio, I was also implying that I don't believe "AM" can continue to be the standard for shortwave transmission (due to power costs). I don't really think DRM is the solution either. SSB is more efficient and can be decoded without the added costs associated wth a proprietary system. My point is that for shortwave broadcasting to continue, cost of transmission and reception will be the top priority. Content is unfortunately not as important. Just my carefully disguised opinion. Not so much now. Well, it was indeed carefully disguised. :-) dxAce Michigan USA |
#7
|
|||
|
|||
On Mon, 06 Jun 2005 19:32:03 -0400, R.F. Collins wrote:
This morning I talked to a guy in Colorado for over half an hour via shortwave (40 meter ham radio). A bit later I talked to a VK station (Australia). I live in Michigan. I can imagine what it would cost to make a phone call to those places. Five cents a minute on Callvantage (which I happened to check). that's only $3 an hour (and falling)....... But for the price of a small amount of electricity (and a radio of course) I was able to talk to them (via efficient SSB). Do I think shortwave has a future? Yes I do. Jim On 6 Jun 2005 22:42:35 GMT, "Mike Terry" wrote: I am interested in the latest views on this topic. What do you think - has shortwave got a future? Views/links to articles would be very much appreciated. Thanks Mike |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
I am interested in the latest views on this topic.
What do you think - has shortwave got a future? It's outa here. Thank the Internet... especially broadband. The BBC no longer broadcasts on shortwave to North America because they feel they have more listeners on the Internet. They are also available on both of the USA's satellite radio services. And coming soon-- radio on your cell phone. That will make international broadcasters available everywhere... including metropolitan areas where interference sources and the need for an outside aerial made shortwave listening impossible. |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
Hi Mike: - Yes, Shortwave has a future.. for communication over long distances - at low cost or for military applications.. or for commercial SW that doesn't neatly fit into the larger commercial loop... Including Pirates.. As for the cost of fixed stations.. I think WBCQ is on the cutting edge, building a wind farm to power it's transmitters.. |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
L am as an avid shortwave listener for more than 50 years unfortunately I am
sseing demise of shortwave broadcasts, such as BBC and VOA. "Mike Terry" wrote in message ... I am interested in the latest views on this topic. What do you think - has shortwave got a future? Views/links to articles would be very much appreciated. Thanks Mike |
Reply |
|
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
"Shortwave is actually experiencing a resurgence" | Shortwave | |||
Questions -?- Considering a 'small' Shortwave Listener's (SWLs) Antenna | Shortwave | |||
Shortwave Listener (SWL) Frequency & Schedule Resources that are available "OnLine" { Links / URLS } | Shortwave | |||
Too late for DRM on shortwave? | Shortwave | |||
I wonder... | Shortwave |