[IRCA] Wince-worthy IBOC praise article - moving forward

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Wading in:

I think if there was one statement in the article (new or old), that got me overheated... it was

"The era of DX'ing has come to an end now that the entire world is wired for the Internet"

Two things:

1.) The "entire world" may be "wired" for the internet, but the average connectivity in the
average 3rd World village is probably not much faster than a 56K Modem.

Then again, Ira may have been referring to the "U.S.A." as the "Entire World..."
which it is for many geographically challenged North Americans.

2.) The era of DX'ing has NOT come to an end -- and it will not on my shift brother.

I have been promoting the hobby of DX listening since the first few weeks of Spring 1972
when I had my first radio - preaching the gospel to whomever would listen; young or old.

Ira, whoever he is, should have or could have expected some rebuttal (now or one year ago)
from an article that is little more than an advertisement for digital radio.

I would urge everyone to consider the following:
You could, hypothetically, divide society into those who embrace technology,
regardless of its faults and those who eschew modern techniques and practices
in favor of the tried and true.

I have recently jumped on Gary De Bocks "Ultralight" revolution which
is a little of both (the old and the new)- and I would encourage moderation and temperance
when responding to perceived attacks on the hobby.

I, for one, am not giving up on this hobby...but, I will
not let it blow out a heart valve. It is all about
perspective, balance and what is important.

Best of the Season and Happy New Year,


--
Colin Newell - Editor/Creator coffeecrew.com | dxer.ca
Web-Design / E-Commerce / Writing
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada

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