Looks like I’m just a bit ahead of the curve — the SF Gate reports that sales of shortwave radios have surged in the wake of the Sept. 11 attacks–and now in the wake of US counter attacks. The article notes that Afghanistan does not have much of a media infrastructure–no real AM or FM radio stations–and so relies heavily on shortwave. Though I haven’t yet found it, the article also says that the Taliban operates Radio Shariat on shortwave.
Back on Sept. 17 I recommended shortwave radio as a good way to keep up on international news outside the dominant US media. That entry also has some pointers on radios and resources. For some other good shortwave listening pointers you can check out Radio For Peace International. If there’s interest I can cobble together a page on shortwave resources. Send me e-mail if the idea interests you (or you have any other comments).
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