ABC opposes restoration of shortwave services
by Thomas from The SWLing Post on (#2NV8D)
(Source: RNZ via Dennis Dura)
ABC opposes bill to restore Pacific shortwave serviceThe Australian Broadcasting Corporation has made a Senate submission opposing a bill which would force it to restore its shortwave services for the Northern Territory and the Pacific.
The bill was introduced by South Australian Senator Nick Xenophon after the ABC switched off its shortwave transmitters in late January.
The ABC is opposed to the bill and said in its submission that its passing would impinge on its independence by directing the ABC to use broadcast technologies for diminishing audiences and at significant maintenance costs.