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List of American shortwave broadcastersAmong the nations of the world, the USA was unique in that it has allowed private ownership of non-commercial shortwave stations that are not relays of existing MW or FM radio stations. Most privately owned shortwave stations have been religious broadcasters, either wholly-owned and programmed by Roman Catholic charities or offering brokered programming consisting primarily of religious broadcasters. To better reach other continents of the world, several stations are located in far-flung US territories.
Religious and political extremism on shortwave radioAmerican shortwave stations have been criticized for airing brokered programming that tends to be extremist Christian fundamentalism or radical right wing politically-oriented. Some is openly racist in nature. Much of the programming emanating from American stations is also presented in English and is clearly intended for a domestic audience. The FCC has historically shown little interest in regulating the shortwave broadcast bands, which, coupled with the low cost of airtime has increased their popularity among religious and political radicals who are unable to afford or obtain airtime on AM and FM stations. See also List of personalities heard on American shortwave radio Pirate radioNumerous pirate radio stations have operated sporadically in or just outside the shortwave broadcast bands. Most are operated by hobbyists for the amusement of [[DX]'ers with broadcasts typically only a few hours in length. Few American pirates are political or controversial in their programming. Pirates have tended to cluster in unofficial "pirate bands" based on the current schedules of licensed shortwave stations and the retuning of amateur radio transmitters to operate outside the "ham" radio bands. Most pirate activity takes place on weekends or holidays, Halloween and April Fools Day being traditional favorites of pirates. Most broadcasts are only a few minutes to a few hours at a time. One notable exception was Radio Newyork [sic] International, a short-lived attempt to establish a permanent broadcasting station operating from international waters. Some European nations have recently begun allowing privately-owned shortwave stations on a far more limited scale. Government broadcasterCurrent privately-owned broadcasters
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External LinksOfficial listing of active stations at the FCC.gov website. CAUTION: This information is often out of date. |
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