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Originally Posted by Sandy G
broadcast-based shortwave will be around for quite awhile, because in most of the rest of the world, there are literally MILLIONS of radios out there that receive it. Some countries use SW as we use AM, especially places where distances are great,& sparsely populated.
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That is exactly why shortwave will remain viable, many countries rely on distant radio stations for news and entertainment. Although ive been a ham for several years, i enjoy shortwave listening and have for over 40 years.The reception of a distant culture is more of a pleasure to me than the reception of signal strengths,antenna types, or contesting for ego gratification. i would not miss cw but i would miss shortwaves cultural programming,news,and the fun of hunting that elusive station swimming in the sea of noise.
Randy KB9KXH