It is a shame that this lull in the 11 year sunspot cycle (and the poor reception quality) coincides with a time in history when the costs associated with operating a commercial SW broadcast station are so high and listenership is declining due to the availability of internet streaming, and some SW programming being offered on satelite radio. Shortwave has always been able to cross borders and open minds to the outside world. I have no doubt that SW radio contributed to the decline of the former Soviet system. I think that if this had occured at a time higher up in the cycle that some broadcasters might have opted to stay on-air a bit longer. CRAIG
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