Re: [Swprograms] FW: World Service Feedback

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Not precisely on point, though.  Those receivers are not of the type a 
"regular listener" would use.  They're hobbyist, maybe 
semi-professional receivers.  Not what would be commonly termed 
"consumer radios".


On Apr 11, 2005, at 6:20 PM, Scott Royall wrote:

> 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
>
> This smacks of "if we say it enough we will believe ir, and so will 
> you"
>
>
>
> Bill
> KA2EMZ
>
>
> Sandy Finlayson wrote:
>
>> This just in from the BBC World Service.
>>
>> Sandy
>
>>
>> -----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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