I agree on the US broadcasters...there should at least be a limit on
the amount of religious broadcast shortwave licenses the FCC issues.
It's annoying when you just want to sit down and do some program
listening, and all you can find are Southern preachers on the bands.

I really wonder what foreign listeners to shortwave think about the USA
based on the crap that comes outta here on SW!? Course I doubt that's
even an issue cause of Dubya and his beloved administration's
self-appointed roll of POLICEMEN OF THE WORLD...nothing new, I know I
know. I've been outta the SWL hobby for a long time, but WHATEVER
HAPPENED TO THE TROPICAL BANDS???? I was totally disgusted when I tuned
into 60 meters a while back and discovered the domestic thumpers in
there making reception of any decent DX catches virtually impossible.
There OUGHT to be a law, lol.You all have a good night. Thanks again
for a really enjoyable topic(s).