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Re: [HCDX] RTP: there is 'every reason' to suspend shortwave
On Sun, 4 Sep 2011 13:58:04 +1200 "Paul" <format4nz@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>Moral of story, when appealing to a broadcaster to remain on shortwave, use
>snail mail, sending an email proves to the broadcaster the listener can hear
>them via the internet.
An individual or group of activists or hobbyists can never
reverse a trend such as this.
Overall, SW broadcasters are leaving the air because the bulk
of listeners can be convinced to assume the bulk of the technical
investment; the computer, the power, the broadband internet connection.
In reality, the overall global cost is higher to broadcast to
blocks of individuals via the internet when you factor in
the above expenditures.
That said, this is the trend now - the individual pays for everything.
The upside for the rest of us is: With the bulk of the semi-Megawatt
SW broadcasters eliminated, we can concentrate on actual DX; 300W
flea power broadcasters from here, there and everywhere.
Colin Newell is the editor and creator of Coffeecrew.com, DXer.ca and BobHarris.com
Amateur Radio VA7WWV - Victoria B.C. Canada | Twitter.com/coffeecrew
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