The lowest barrier to radio entry once the web came around was shortwave. Dirt cheap, really and worldwide with the right conditions.

Holy shit '90s shortwave was nuts

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Exactly. It’s just a pre-built, nothing more. Really wouldn’t be surprised if someone tries to run MacOS on the thing

I’ve built cars and motorcycles. It’s far easier to just buy a car or motorcycle.

epic, but they should have spelled it gradimitated

Bats Beans and Battlestar Galactica