Re: [Swprograms] FW: World Service Feedback

[Bill <ka2emz@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Point taken Rich.

Bill


Richard Cuff wrote:

>Drake et al also have the cold, hard facts of receiver sales to go by.
>
>Keep in mind that R8Bs probably weren't being utilized to listen to
>the  BBCWS...well, not until recently, anyway...
>
>If anything, I'd think decisions like the BBC would affect folks like
>Sangean, Eton, Sony and Degen (Kaito) more than Drake, ICOM, et al.
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>Richard Cuff / Allentown, PA  USA
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>On Apr 11, 2005 10:27 PM, Bill <ka2emz@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
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>>I would tend to think Drake et al go on the press that the suits in
>>places like London put out.
>>
>>Bill
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>>Scott Royall wrote:
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>>>Well, f they're wrong, so are Drake and NRD.
>>>
>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>From: swprograms-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>>>[mailto:swprograms-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Bill
>>>Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 5:09 PM
>>>To: Shortwave programming discussion
>>>Subject: Re: [Swprograms] FW: World Service Feedback
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>>>This smacks of "if we say it enough we will believe ir, and so will you"
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>>>Bill
>>>KA2EMZ
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>>>Sandy Finlayson wrote:
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>>>>This just in from the BBC World Service.
>>>>
>>>>Sandy
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>>>>-----Original Message-----
>>>>From: Letters Worldservice [mailto:worldservice.letters@xxxxxxxxx]
>>>>Sent: Monday, April 11, 2005 10:49 AM
>>>>To: Sandy Finlayson
>>>>Subject: RE:
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>Dear Mr Finlayson
>>>>Thank you for your email regarding the reduction of BBC World Service
>>>>short-wave coverage for the Caribbean and Central America region.
>>>>
>>>>The BBC World Service, like other international broadcasters, has been
>>>>adjusting its short-wave provision around the world over the past few
>>>>years in line with changes in global demand.  In some regions, this
>>>>means a reduction in the range of frequencies available and the times at
>>>>which they are transmitted.  This reduction is largely a result of
>>>>consumers turning less and less to short wave and more to alternate
>>>>methods of listening such as FM, the internet and cable or satellite.
>>>>At the beginning of the 1990s almost all our audience were listening to
>>>>BBC World Service through short wave, but now around 50 million
>>>>listeners each week (around a third) are listening through alternate
>>>>means.
>>>>
>>>>While the short-wave method of delivery does have certain advantages,
>>>>the main disadvantage for the broadcaster is its high cost relative to
>>>>other forms of delivery.  As short-wave audiences reduce in number,
>>>>there inevitably comes a point when it no longer makes sense to continue
>>>>on value for money grounds, especially when alternatives exist and the
>>>>same money could be used to greater effect elsewhere.  The BBC World
>>>>Service is committed to making the most efficient use of the money it
>>>>receives from the British government (our sole source of funding) and it
>>>>is especially important to get the balance right between the amount of
>>>>money we spend on programme production relative to the amount we spend
>>>>on distributing programmes.  We are investing more in other forms of
>>>>distribution - FM relays, satellite, partnerships with local FM
>>>>stations, digital radio, and the internet.  The way people consume news
>>>>and information is changing rapidly and we want our distribution
>>>>channels to reflect those changes.
>>>>
>>>>We recognise that not all the alternative options for listening are
>>>>suitable, or indeed possible, for all individuals, and the decision to
>>>>reduce short-wave coverage for your area was thus a difficult one to
>>>>make.  We regret the disruption to your listening which has resulted but
>>>>we hope, at least, that you will continue tune in to the World Service
>>>>at the times when short-wave frequencies remain available if it is not
>>>>possible for you to listen by other means.
>>>>
>>>>With regard to 'Sportsworld', as you are aware we cannot make this
>>>>programme available online because of rights restrictions.  However, it
>>>>is still possible to listen in the US via XM Digital Satellite Radio.
>>>>XM Radio offers a 24-hour BBC World Service stream as part of their
>>>>subscription service, which includes 'Sportsworld'.  For information
>>>>about XM Radio, visit www.xmradio.com
>>>>
>>>>With best regards,
>>>>Audience Relations - CMS
>>>>BBC World Service
>>>>
>>>>[NB: The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet
>>>>sites]
>>>>
>>>>
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