[Skywave]

Here in Chard, Somerset, I have a friend who runs a traditional Antiques and Collectables shop. Amongst the many varied, interesting and fascinating things therein, there are a couple of radios: one is an Ekco transistor job; the other is a Philips Bakelite valve type. Both claim to be fully functional, with a six-month guarantee and to me, both seem attractively priced. However, they've been on display for a couple of years: very little interest shown, apparently. Most of the above posts explain why: MW broadcasting has no future. In a few years time, I expect that the MW b/cast band will probably become an RF graveyard: it gives me no pleasure to believe that. My one hope is that since 'Nature abhors a vacuum', something worthwhile will occupy that space.

Al.