End of Shortwave?

[jerryjg]

I am a shortwave radio collecter with several nice Transoceanics, no hallicrafters anymore, but a Satellit Grundig and a Heathkit tube. I am wondering when digital will put an end to shortwave propogation? It seems that we would be able to feed all stations into satelitte for download for a subscription world radio service. I personaly welcome this, but wonder what the hell is taking so damn long. Lets get this world radio into all our homes with 100% static free 24 hour digital reception!