Mr. Fields,
I apologize for the delay in responding to your inquiry regarding closure of the Greenville Relay Station. The BBG's proposal to close the shortwave broadcast facility, outlined in its FY 2011 budget request to Congress, is a result of budget constraints and the changing advancements in broadcast technology. Our challenge is to provide information in the medium people want to consume it, to adapt our delivery means to local circumstances and audience needs, and to be flexible when the needs of our audiences change.
We wholeheartedly agree that Greenville has played a vital role in the success of our mission for nearly five decades. However, the volume of shortwave broadcasts from Greenville has decreased over the past 5-6 years as audience demand for shortwave has declined. BBG will continue to support shortwave transmissions to audiences in Latin America and Africa by using other transmission assets in the BBG global network and by leasing transmission time from other broadcasters.
Given limited resources and difficult choices, it is critical that we remain current in the latest media platforms, including FM, medium wave, satellite, and the Internet, so that we can continue to service our intended audience.
We appreciate your concern and invite you to visit our web site at www.bbg.gov for the latest information about our broadcasts.
Regards,
Lesley Jackson
BBG Office of Public Affairs
I still feel its a big mistake to close the station as many do not have interests in listening via the internet and simply can't afford it.
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dumb move by BBG as many simply can't afford the internet radio or is being jammed by there countries like that of places like China or Iran
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