tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972592.post6351630601371381947..comments2023-09-19T17:44:32.648+02:00Comments on Media Network Series Two: BBC World Service Ends Shortwave to EuropeJonathan Markshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10649569693082320105noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972592.post-26082959959090777442008-02-19T21:53:00.000+01:002008-02-19T21:53:00.000+01:00For those of us in Eastern North America, this los...For those of us in Eastern North America, this loss is primarily symbolic. Here, the African frequencies of 7120 (0400-0500), 7160 (0300-0700), 15400 (1500-2300), and 17830 (1100-2100) hold up reasonably well though certainly not as good as when frequencies such as 5975 and 9515 blasted in.<BR/><BR/>Jonathan's right -- Wifi radio is capable in ways that shortwave can't be, but wifi is not ubiquitous, and programs to create city-wide wifi services are running into trouble Stateside...so shortwave has always been a helpful backup.Richardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10221859134717706962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972592.post-8754165686698584362008-02-18T15:58:00.000+01:002008-02-18T15:58:00.000+01:00It is true that BBC World Service is now all news ...It is true that BBC World Service is now all news for most of the time. They used to have comedy (like Just a Minute) which balanced the network a bit. Now, if I need a laugh I pick the on-demand stream of the NewsQuiz on Radio 4. That show is a million times more dangerous than BBC WS's Newshour. But the award for the dullest show on WS goes to Outlook. No focus, no fun, no point.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972592.post-16914191338851031992008-02-18T14:59:00.000+01:002008-02-18T14:59:00.000+01:00There is still 648 kHz for most of North-Western E...There is still 648 kHz for most of North-Western Europe (Northern France, Benelux and bits of Germany, but frankly the wifi radio is the dream SW radio that analogue couldn't deliver. Yes, I know there are issues about scalability - but the ionosphere is bloody useless when you need it and only delivers "clothes peg" audio at the best of times. International broadcasters HAVE to get into the biz of providing us with tagged audio, including the live bits.Jonathan Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10649569693082320105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5972592.post-48769864839596493982008-02-18T12:26:00.000+01:002008-02-18T12:26:00.000+01:00The best way for me to listen to World Service app...The best way for me to listen to World Service appears to be my DAB radio, but that only works when I'm in the UK, and hardly the point of the broadcasts.<BR/><BR/>When traveling I end up tuning into Radio 5 or Radio 4 via wi-fi streamed over the net, and as living abroad appears to be the best way of getting a mention on any BBC service, BBC WS may gradually be making itself obsolete. A great shame as it continues to feed the brain in a modern way.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831550973087343129noreply@blogger.com