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South Sudan a Perfect Example of the Importance of Shortwave

04/30/2016

There have been several recent stories highlighting a new shortwave radio station seeking to cover South Sudan called Eye Radio. Eye Radio already has an FM presence in the area, but has found it inadequate to reach the whole region. I first saw a report about this on the Cumbre-DX mailing list, and then some additional outlets have added more information, including this report from the BBC: A radio station in South Sudan is using older, but tried and tested technology to reach new audiences. Radio is a crucial medium in South Sudan, where illiteracy is high and many areas

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Radio Martí Bothers Raul Castro

12/22/2015

It is time once again for an update on how shortwave is ruining the hopes and dreams of oppressive governments everywhere! As many folks have heard by now the U.S. is in talks to "normalize" (whatever that is) relations with Cuba. Embassies have been reopened, limited travel for "education" purposes has been approved, and no doubt a myriad of "behind the scenes" negotiations are taking place, including free Cuban cigars for all of Congress. (Okay that last part is speculation, but come on, wouldn't you want that on the bargaining table too?!) One other issue on the bargaining table is

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South Sudan a Perfect Example of the Importance of Shortwave

Radio Martí Bothers Raul Castro