Shortwave radio has been proven as a useful tool for the education of 
millions throughout the world since its beginnings.  That, measured in terms 
of time, is not really too long ago.  The social studies abstract I posted is 
just one of the thousands of examples that can be used.  I remember seeing 
stories here about the people living in remote areas of Africa and in Latin 
America who had nothing but a small shortwave receiver tohear the events of 
the world on.  In many cases, there was just one shortwave set for a whole 
village of people.  This all seems amazing in this modern era where 
satellite broadcasting has taken over much of what was (and still is) on 
shortwave radio.  Happy Monitoring...Brian.
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