Tag Archives: Why We Listen

Shortwave radios keep Burmese informed

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Thomas

Filed under our ever-growing tag, “why shortwave radio“: (Source: The Guardian, via Kim Andrew Elliot) Zigon does, however, have electricity – unlike 90% of Burmese villages – installed by the government late last year. This has meant a number of … Continue reading →

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BBG: Radio audience far exceeds that of TV, internet

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Thomas

(Source: BBG) (WASHINGTON, D.C.—November 15, 2011) U.S. government funded international broadcasters reached an estimated 187 million people every week in 2011, an increase of 22 million from last year’s figure, according to new audience data being made public by the … Continue reading →

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Excellent video: Communication is aid

Posted on September 10, 2011 by Thomas

I’ve often told people that radios should be some of the first things shipped to an area after a natural disaster. Why not food or medicine? Good question. HERE is the answer: information feeds us! Click here to view if … Continue reading →

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When shortwave radio is better than the Internet

Posted on April 18, 2009 by Thomas

From Reuters: Fiji has been plunged into a political crisis after the president reappointed military chief Frank Bainimarama as interim prime minister on Saturday, less than two days after a court ruled his 2006 coup and subsequent government illegal. Bainimarama … Continue reading →

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