[Пятхъдесят Шест]

That story needs a Greek to top it off. Or least include a Gyro, or falafel balls.

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Originally Posted by Пятхъдесят Шест

That story needs a Greek to top it off. Or least include a Gyro, or falafel balls.

i have balls the size of falafels. does that count?

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and...
sorry for the lowbrow humor.
i'm annoyed after a long meeting, plus a long wait for it to start.

[Пятхъдесят Шест]

I suppose. Though, I no longer crave them.

And I was totally about to walk down the street to this ice cream place owned by an Egyptian that sells them. Forget that.

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fucking meetings.

they can ruin an afternoon. now i need coffee.

[Hip Priest]

It may be worth your while making the effort to listen to Radio Prague this week - they're having their 70th birthday celebrations (Thursday seems to be the main day). I've just heard the end of a fascinating report about the construction of the nations recievers and transmitters.

I love Radio Prague's trumpet signiature.

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you know guys it's funny that i don't have a shortwave radio so i shouldn't even be posting in this thread. but i understand that the u.s. is cutting funds from their own shortwave radio programs. it's all web now i think.

[Пятхъдесят Шест]

There is another station that is pretty popular but I seem to miss.

I think they stream online too. I will take a look.

Radio Habana Cuba tonight, its Cuban Music Review night!!

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bastards. you're going to make me spend money in a short wave radio i don't need.

[Пятхъдесят Шест]

Originally Posted by !@#$%!

you know guys it's funny that i don't have a shortwave radio so i shouldn't even be posting in this thread. but i understand that the u.s. is cutting funds from their own shortwave radio programs. it's all web now i think.

Its sad what has become of Voice of America. They're not web only...YET. They still have dozens of broadcasts to Asia, Africa, and of course the Middle East. But those aren't in English. They used to have a country music (don't laugh) program that I enjoyed.

Lets hope BBC doesn't go this way too.

[!@#$%!]

so do you guys think there is any future in short wave radio? i mean, at least a few years worth of enjoyment? or no??

[Hip Priest]

Originally Posted by !@#$%!

you know guys it's funny that i don't have a shortwave radio so i shouldn't even be posting in this thread. but i understand that the u.s. is cutting funds from their own shortwave radio programs. it's all web now i think.

You could always get a radio - a good solid investment, I'd say.

The dropping of shortwave is a common thing now. The BBC is also cutting its World Service broadcasts. The idea of government-line shortwave broadcasts to the world is an old-fashioned one, really. You'll find that the nations who still take it most seriously are generally either communist or former communist, and apart from giving news to ex-pats, the whole point of the broadcasts was mainly to spread propaganda to the world.

The internet is becoming the most efficient way to do everything, it would seem.

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see i live in a rural hellhole, so this could provide some entertainment.

communist propaganda is usually fun to hear, if not taken seriously.

hm i might stop by radio shack & check out their selection. or is there a better place to get these?

[Пятхъдесят Шест]

Originally Posted by !@#$%!

so do you guys think there is any future in short wave radio? i mean, at least a few years worth of enjoyment? or no??

Like Hipster said, the rogue nations of the past (and present) will stay on air for some time to come. At least I hope so... Though, I don't think we'll see as many broadcasts in English.

I also believe China will keep shortwave radio relevant in the years to come. This seems to be their choice way of reaching distant lands, without filters.

Its an antique hobby, but its still amazing.

[Hip Priest]

Well, the best make in the UK is Roberts, but I wouldn't know if they're known across the world. One of my radios is a very small (ie approx 14 x 7 x 3cm) radio and it's excellent. The Roberts R862, if that helps.

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oh, thanks very much. i might be joining this thread in earnest soon...

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Do they sell Etons in the UK?

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Also, if you go back a few pages, there is a link to Universal Radio, where you can buy radios online. They have a huge selection!

[golden child]

there is a radio station i listen to every tuesday, its about an hour south of me but i cant pick it up on a normal station so i listen to it on the internet. it shounds terrible and ive been told a shortwave will likely be able to pick it up, so i think im gonna look around for one.

[Пятхъдесят Шест]

Originally Posted by golden child

there is a radio station i listen to every tuesday, its about an hour south of me but i cant pick it up on a normal station so i listen to it on the internet. it shounds terrible and ive been told a shortwave will likely be able to pick it up, so i think im gonna look around for one.

Be careful shelling out the money for one, because this is not always true. Using the AM band should be helpful though, at the very least you should be able to curb some of the distortion from the station, but unless you have a high end one, it won't always mean stations will come in better. Of course, even if this doesn't work for you, you'll still have a shortwave radio to hear all kinds of blissful things.

Also, being the noise enthusiast you are, scanning through the shortwaves will be of pleasure to you.