The degradation of Greek Radio is going on,
having shortwave radio "Voice of Greece" as a victim. This includes 39
shortwave antenna masts hosted in Avlis, which the government plans to sell as
scrap metal. The shortwave service started 75 years ago and it is still transmitting in five frequencies that cover the globe with shows in Greek for expatriates and
foreign language news. The facilities are currently controlled by redundant ERT
employees and broadcast the guerilla service of the Greek National Radio ERA. Eighteen months ago,
shortwave facilities in Thessaloniki were dismantled
. (http://www.thegreekradio.com/node/3831
via Zack Liangas, Sep 18)
(DSWCI/DX Window 489)
(photo/wikimapida)