One of the problems we have as shortwave listeners is that it is hard
to find out in advance what is going to be aired on upcoming programs.
Near term forward promotion, when it is done at all, is usually only
done by voice announcements. Some services have published printed
program guides, but the lead times associated with the print and
mailing cycle have made the inclusion of detailed information in many
programs impossible.

Some broadcasters are now posting more detailed information on web
sites but the burden is on the listener to go find and download the
information.

The list is primarily focused on broadcasters targeting the western
hemisphere in the English language but information related to musical
programs in any language are also welcome. You can subscribe to this
list and receive the benefit of this effort. If you desire to and have
the ability to gather information on upcoming programs, you can also
adopt a broadcaster and begin posting information to the list.

In addition, the charter of the list also permits the critical
discussionof program content and general program philosophy of
international broadcasters.

The home of this shortwave programming discussion is
.

To subscribe, send a blank E-mail to
or, optionally, visit the list's host website at
http://www.topica.com/lists/swprograms.

Here is an excerpt from the list's charter:

"This list is designed as a forum for the discussion and exchange of
information on programs available --via shortwave radio and also,
secondarily, via other means such as internet audio.

"Articles relating to the following topics are
welcome to be submitted to the list:

1) Timely news of upcoming programmes, posted by individual
listeners and by broadcasters. Domestic programs,relayed
via shortwave or internet audio streaming, are included
if they have general appeal for an international audience
whose primary language is English. Musical programs need
not be narrated in English.

2) Questions from listeners about any aspect of program content or
programming

3) Critical discussions of programmes that have already
aired with references to internet sites where the program
is archived, if appropriate. The intent here is to
enable interested persons to review and access programs
they may have missed on the first airing.

4) Critical discussions of the general programming
philosophy of various international broadcasters.

All other subjects will be considered off-topic, as there are several
other lists (and newsgroups) more appropriate for other subjects."

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If you're a fan of shortwave radio for its programming, I believe you'll
enjoy this resource.

Regards,
Richard Cuff
list owner - swprograms