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Monday, January 22, 2024

Why We Need '"Shortwave 2.0"

 


The author argues that radio is the ultimate internet circumvention tool


BY KIM ANDREW ELLIOTT 
PUBLISHED: JANUARY 21, 2024

The debate about the future of shortwave broadcasting focuses on the correct observation that shortwave listening is no longer a mainstream activity in most of the world. 

The future of shortwave broadcasting — “Shortwave 2.0” — will not involve any revival of those large audiences. Instead, it will be an activity of communications enthusiasts and professionals. They would comprise a reserve corps able to relay information to larger populations in their countries when newer media are blocked or otherwise become unavailable.

Additional story at Radio World