Thx for the perspective....certainly agree that, on the transmit side, WebSDR holds little logic for any sort of DX work.
The things I most like about my current non-web set-up are the findings by spinning the dial/scan key....I mostly turn off the DSP module in my R-75 b/c the crackles and hisses behind the signals(filtered where possible) are in direct contrast to SWL in a digital form.
Still, above said, there something very cool about power-walking outside or on the t'mill while listening to European late-afternoon broadcasts in the Mid-Atlantic US East Coast. Each by by hitting an antenna located in Friedrichshafen or Istanbul. And, webSDR makes great sense for that. Just ripped off a few miles on the t'mill while listening to the "Da' Wurm on Radio Danekker" - on 819 khz.
So, maybe ownership of the hardware is really not needed.......good, b/c looking at some nice tube equipment to add to the mix!
Again, thx for your input!
Marc