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 

https://www.radioworld.com/columns-and-views/guest-commentaries/why-we-need-shortwave-2-0?utm_term=A8208372-8B15-4B60-A12B-B5B02339D50A&lrh=5fe29bca13dc3e17fdcf1cf80df5f0574faf550d6593cce4d12e8d4836f3656a&utm_campaign=0028F35E-226C-4B60-AC88-AB2831C8A639&utm_medium=email&utm_content=4DBB4BE1-D9D0-42AA-99C9-C9A0F0F37E59&utm_source=SmartBrief

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