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Author Topic: VOA Is Shuttering Its Marianas Shortwave Site  (Read 829 times)

Offline ChrisSmolinski

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VOA Is Shuttering Its Marianas Shortwave Site
« on: August 19, 2024, 1225 UTC »
Operational costs, minimal audience and lingering damage from 2018 typhoon contributed to the decision

Full story:
https://www.radioworld.com/news-and-business/headlines/voa-shuttering-marianas-shortwave-site
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Re: VOA Is Shuttering Its Marianas Shortwave Site
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2024, 0945 UTC »
I think they also have Tinang and Udon (Thailand) to serve Asia on SW if needed.
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