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Mike Terry wrote:
Why are there so few on topic postings on this newsgroup? It's because there really isn't all that much new to be found on the shortwave bands anymore. I must have an amazing setup, then. On most nights the shortwave bands are literally bursting at the seams for me here in Brooklyn, NY. The information you find on BBC or China Radio can also be found on the net , cable tv or on CNN. And, the information you find on the net, cable tv or CNN can also be found in newspapers and magazines. The program related posts on this forum that generate the most excitement seem to be those listing the latest station to abandon the shortwave spectrum. Otherwise it's back to the fights about China politics, our verbally challenged president, bodily noises and whether the Yaesu FRG7 or the Drake of the same number was once the best radio of all time. I sort of enjoy the receiver debates. Of all the receivers I've owned, my favorite is definitely the Drake R8B. I haven't been lucky enough to use an R7, but hope to have the chance one day. If another R7 ever turns up on ebay and I have some money burning a hole in my pocket....well, maybe...just maybe. Is shortwave dying like stamp collecting and other hobbies of the past? I dunno, stamp collecting seems to be alive and quite well by comparison. Not according to Mike Terry! |
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wrote: Mike Terry wrote: Why are there so few on topic postings on this newsgroup? It's because there really isn't all that much new to be found on the shortwave bands anymore. I must have an amazing setup, then. On most nights the shortwave bands are literally bursting at the seams for me here in Brooklyn, NY. But question asked why nobody posts about what they heard on BBC, CR, Havana or what their latest DX catch was (on topic posts). Not whether there are stations on the bands. If someone caught Radio Flyspeck domestic broadcast at 1733 or heard some exciting news on the 2300 broadcast of Megawatt International it sure isn't appearing on this forum. The only conclusion I can draw is that not much new is happening other than the gradual dwindling of international broadcasters. The information you find on BBC or China Radio can also be found on the net , cable tv or on CNN. And, the information you find on the net, cable tv or CNN can also be found in newspapers and magazines. And that's the point - there are many many reliable anbd more timely sources for information. The program related posts on this forum that generate the most excitement seem to be those listing the latest station to abandon the shortwave spectrum. Otherwise it's back to the fights about China politics, our verbally challenged president, bodily noises and whether the Yaesu FRG7 or the Drake of the same number was once the best radio of all time. I sort of enjoy the receiver debates. Of all the receivers I've owned, my favorite is definitely the Drake R8B. I haven't been lucky enough to use an R7, but hope to have the chance one day. If another R7 ever turns up on ebay and I have some money burning a hole in my pocket....well, maybe...just maybe. Sure talking about the receivers of old (and new) is fun - I enjoy it. But there has to be more to the hobby than that. It is the equivalent of people talking about their television set rather than what happened on the 6:00 news and Jay Leno. What are people using shortwave receivers for besides paper weights and room warmers. Is shortwave dying like stamp collecting and other hobbies of the past? I dunno, stamp collecting seems to be alive and quite well by comparison. Not according to Mike Terry! |
John S. wrote: wrote: Mike Terry wrote: Why are there so few on topic postings on this newsgroup? It's because there really isn't all that much new to be found on the shortwave bands anymore. I must have an amazing setup, then. On most nights the shortwave bands are literally bursting at the seams for me here in Brooklyn, NY. But question asked why nobody posts about what they heard on BBC, CR, Havana or what their latest DX catch was (on topic posts). Not whether there are stations on the bands. If someone caught Radio Flyspeck domestic broadcast at 1733 or heard some exciting news on the 2300 broadcast of Megawatt International it sure isn't appearing on this forum. The only conclusion I can draw is that not much new is happening other than the gradual dwindling of international broadcasters. I just posted last night about a numbers station I listened to, and that turned out to be "The Czech Lady". Others recently posted about Radio Tashkent, Radio Nigeria, Radio Belarus and CKZN in St. John's Newfoundland. I'd say that's pretty good. The information you find on BBC or China Radio can also be found on the net , cable tv or on CNN. And, the information you find on the net, cable tv or CNN can also be found in newspapers and magazines. And that's the point - there are many many reliable anbd more timely sources for information. Depends on what kind of information you have in mind, and what kind of broadcast. |
About two years ago,I bought some old antique jewelry and inside of the
box that lady donated to the Goodwill store was a big thick old homemade diary (or whatever it is called) with some old magazine clippings and there are some old letters and stamps in there too.I still have that stuff here.I collect all kinds of old things. cuhulin |
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Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote: In article , Mike Terry wrote: Why are there so few on topic postings on this newsgroup? Is shortwave dying like stamp collecting and other hobbies of the past? Yes, and Google has invested $100,000,000 to kill it. Boycott Google if you want to keep listening to shortwave radio. Huh??? Where did you get that notion. Please tell us what project to kill shortwave google is investing $100,000 in. And what could possibly be their motivation. |
John S. wrote:
Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote: In article , Mike Terry wrote: Why are there so few on topic postings on this newsgroup? Is shortwave dying like stamp collecting and other hobbies of the past? Yes, and Google has invested $100,000,000 to kill it. Boycott Google if you want to keep listening to shortwave radio. Huh??? Where did you get that notion. Please tell us what project to kill shortwave google is investing $100,000 in. And what could possibly be their motivation. Google dumped $10Million into BPL, which, it is feared, in most areas, may end HF listening. |
On Tue, 2 Aug 2005 20:46:46 +0100, "Mike Terry"
wrote: Why are there so few on topic postings on this newsgroup? Is shortwave dying like stamp collecting and other hobbies of the past? It was a lot more fun during the Cold War (just like everything else). |
"D Peter Maus" wrote in message ... John S. wrote: Geoffrey S. Mendelson wrote: In article , Mike Terry wrote: Why are there so few on topic postings on this newsgroup? Is shortwave dying like stamp collecting and other hobbies of the past? Yes, and Google has invested $100,000,000 to kill it. Boycott Google if you want to keep listening to shortwave radio. Huh??? Where did you get that notion. Please tell us what project to kill shortwave google is investing $100,000 in. And what could possibly be their motivation. Google dumped $10Million into BPL, which, it is feared, in most areas, may end HF listening. Doesn't mean it will succeed, tho. 10 Mil to Google is a drop in the bucket. --Mike L. |
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