If it only costs this huge nation $1.9M AUS to be on shortwave, how is that not worth it?
On Dec 7, 2016 11:13 PM, "[email protected]" <[email protected]> wrote: > I received them on a 1T4 regenerative set with 2000 ohm headphones and 10 > ft of zip cord hung out the window about 1975 or so... > > ---------- Original Message ---------- > From: Fred Zalupski <[email protected]> > To: Discussion list for the Winter SWL Fest <[email protected]> > Subject: Re: [Swlfest] Fwd: [Swprograms] ABC To End Shortwave > Transmissions! > Date: Mon, 5 Dec 2016 21:18:18 -0500 > > I'm with you, Richard. > > I fondly recall my first reception of Radio Australia on a LLoyds radio > and hearing Waltzing Matilda and the kookaburra. Quite a DX coup, or so I > thought as a boy. 9.58 MHz back then. Now we'd say 9580 kHz. > > Fred > > On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 8:04 PM, Richard Cuff <[email protected]> wrote: > >> Well phooey... >> >> RC >> >> >> ---------- Forwarded message ---------- >> From: Paul B. Walker, Jr. <[email protected]> >> Date: Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 7:55 PM >> Subject: [Swprograms] ABC To End Shortwave Transmissions! >> To: Hard-Core-DX <[email protected]>, NRC >> <[email protected]>, Mailing list for the International Radio Club of >> America <[email protected]>, [email protected], >> [email protected], [email protected], NASWA >> <[email protected]>, Short-Wave radio Listening >> <[email protected]>, Shortwave programming discussion >> <[email protected]> >> >> >> And it appears to be for real this time. I can't say I blame them... >> continue with somewhat inferior "AM" Signals or build out more FM >> transmitters? >> >> >> >> ABC Exits Shortwave Radio Transmission >> >> >> >> 06 December 2016 >> >> >> >> The ABC will end its shortwave transmission service in the Northern >> Territory and to international audiences from 31 January 2017. >> >> >> >> The move is in line with the national broadcaster’s commitment to >> dispense with outdated technology and to expand its digital content >> offerings including DAB+ digital radio, online and mobile services, >> together with FM services for international audiences. >> >> >> >> The majority of ABC audiences in the Northern Territory currently >> access ABC services via AM and FM and all ABC radio and digital radio >> services are available on the VAST satellite service. >> >> >> >> ABC International’s shortwave services currently broadcast to PNG and >> the Pacific. Savings realised through decommissioning this service >> will be reinvested in a more robust FM transmitter network and an >> expanded content offering for the region that will include English and >> in-language audio content. >> >> >> >> Michael Mason, ABC’s Director of Radio said, “While shortwave >> technology has served audiences well for many decades, it is now >> nearly a century old and serves a very limited audience. The ABC is >> seeking efficiencies and will instead service this audience through >> modern technology†. >> >> >> >> The ABC, working alongside SBS, is planning to extend its digital >> radio services in Darwin and Hobart, and to make permanent its current >> digital radio trial in Canberra. Extending DAB+ into the nation’s >> eight capital cities will ensure ABC digital radio services can reach >> an additional 700,000 people, increasing the overall reach of ABC >> digital radio to 60% of the Australian population. >> >> >> >> ABC Radio is also investigating transmission improvements to address >> reception gaps in the existing five DAB+ markets. It aims to ensure a >> resilient DAB+ service in every capital city, with enhanced bitrates >> and infill where necessary. >> >> >> >> “Extending our DAB+ offer will allow audiences in every capital city >> in Australia equal access to our digital radio offering, as well as >> representing an ongoing broadcast cost saving owing to lower >> transmission costs,†added Michael Mason. >> >> >> >> ABC International’s Chief Executive Officer Lynley Marshall said the >> reinvestment from closing international shortwave services would >> maximise the ABC’s broadcast capabilities in the region. >> >> >> >> “In considering how best to serve our Pacific regional audiences into >> the future we will move away from the legacy of shortwave radio >> distribution,†Ms Marshall said. “An ever-growing number of people in >> the region now have access to mobile phones with FM receivers and the >> ABC will redirect funds towards an extended content offering and a >> robust FM distribution network to better serve audiences into the >> future.†>> >> >> >> Once international shortwave ceases transmission, international >> listeners can continue to access ABC International services via: >> >> ·     the web stream at: >> http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/listen >> >> ·     in-country FM transmitters: see Radio Australia’s >> ‘Ways to >> Listen’ at: http://www.radioaustralia.net.au/international/radio/ >> waystolisten/fiji >> >> ·     the Australia Plus expats app (available in both iOS and >> Android) >> >> ·     partner websites and apps such as www.tunein.com and >> www.vtuner.com. >> >> >> >> Audiences can access further information via the reception advice line >> 1300 139 994, online at abc.net.au/shortwave, or via ABC Local Radio >> (Darwin and Alice Springs). >> >> >> >> >> >> -ENDS- >> >> ___________________________________________________________________ >> >> For further information contact: >> >> >> >> Louise Alley ([email protected]) on (02) 8333 2621 or 0422 348 >> 652 (ABC Radio queries) >> >> >> >> Nick Leys ([email protected]) on 0413 621 484 (ABC International >> queries) >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Swprograms mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swprograms >> >> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to >> [email protected]?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the >> URL shown above. >> _______________________________________________ >> Swlfest mailing list >> [email protected] >> http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest >> >> To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to swlfest-request@hard-core-dx. >> com?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown above. >> >> For more information on the Fest, visit: >> >> http://www.swlfest.com >> http://swlfest.blogspot.com > > > > ____________________________________________________________ > *Warning: Don't Use Probiotics Before You See This* > Gundry MD > <http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3142/5848ebb11bf786baf41f0st04vuc> > http://thirdpartyoffers.juno.com/TGL3142/5848ebb11bf786baf41f0st04vuc > [image: SponsoredBy Content.Ad] > > _______________________________________________ > Swlfest mailing list > [email protected] > http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swlfest > > To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to swlfest-request@hard-core-dx. > com?subject=unsubscribe, or visit the URL shown above. > > For more information on the Fest, visit: > > http://www.swlfest.com > http://swlfest.blogspot.com > >
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