Bob:
Well put.

5975 Via Antigua MAY be the strongest signal from the Beeb;
However, You can get similar news / broadcasts from:

Radio canada International : ( Mornings 13677, 9515), 17820 )
AND
Usually Radio Australia ( Another British - Type place)
right on the other side of the world, but puts out a good signal on 9.580
in the early mornings. Surprisingly strong signal

BBC from Ascension Island can be picked up during the afternoon on 12095
( broadcast from Ascension Island, off the West Coast Of Africa)

- So, although the OFFICIAL BBC broadcasts to the U.S were sadly cut back in
2001, in a Gross lapse of Judgement,
- You CAN still get The BBC ( Or generic Knock Offs) during the day, afternoon
and evening,
All Via inexpensive, reliable Shortwave Radio .

Dan ( listening to BBC from Ascension Island on 12.095 ) 19:25 UTC..



In article , "Robert Sillett"
writes:


I don't think any of the previous postings properly addressed Mark's
question.

Since the BBC stopped shortwave broadcasts to the USA in 2001, it's very
hard to receive them. And since Mark is looking at a budget portable, the
only broadcast that he could possibly listen to would be the evening
broadcast on 5975 kHz. Yes, there are other broadcasts that can be
received; however, none of the others are better than marginal.

The only way to properly hear the BBC in the USA is via a broadband Internet
connection.

On the other hand, Mark's posting makes a very good point. A decent
shortwave portable can cost only $100 to $200. But if Mark decides to
listen to the BBC via the official line, that is via broadband Internet,
then he's conservatively looking at $40 per month or $480 per year.

Bob