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Articles in this issue include:
Radio AAHS (KIDS RADIO) expands again... (William Pfeiffer)
Re: BBC on KALW Overnight (Robert Smathers)
Re: Don&Mike to Appear on Brisco County (Robert Alexander)
FCC Rules and Regs (Mark Wozniak, WBFO)
Re: : Question on WJIB-AM740 in Boston (Bob Weinstein)
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Subject: Radio AAHS (KIDS RADIO) expands again...
From: wdp@uiuc.edu (William Pfeiffer)
Organization: AIRWAVES Radio Journal
Radio AAHS, the wonderful children's/family radio network, originating
from WWTC radio in Minneapolis, has just signed on another affiliate.
AAHS can now be heard in the St Louis metro area on 95.3, KLZE FM, a class-A
(3000 watts at 328 feet) in Owensville Mo., which, I guess, is a suburb
of St Louis. This is their first FM affiliate.
Interesting thing is that 95.3 is right next to 95.5, the frequency of
WFUN, in Bethalto Il, which programs 'FUN-RADIO' a locally programmed
AAHS-like format. WFUN does not cover well in the heart of St Louis,
though and perhaps the AAHS signal can pick up where WFUN leaves off.
As far as I know, this is the only city to have two competing 'Kids'
stations. Los Angeles has 2 stations, as does Washington DC, but in
both cases, they are both AAHS affiliates, not competitors.
Here is a list of AAHS affiliates, as far as I know.
CALLS METRO AREA FREQUENCY POWER (watts)
(DAY/NITE ANTENNA)
WWTC Minneapolis (flagship) 1280 (5000/5000 DA-N)
KPLS L.A. metro 830 (2500/1000 DA-N)
KCTQ L.A. metro 850 (500/250 DA-2)
WKDL Washington DC 1050 (1000/44 omni)
WKDV Washington DC 1460 (5000/5000 DA-2)
KIDR Phoenix AZ 740 (1000/292 DA-1)
KKDS Salt Lake City 1060 (10,000/1000 DA-N)
KYYD Abilene TX 1340 (1000/1000 omni)
KNRB Dallas TX 1460 (5000/5000 DA-2)
WMXH Scranton PA 750 (1600 days only omni)
WISM Eau Claire Wi 1050 (1000/500 DA-1)
KLZE St Louis 95.3 (3000 @ 328ft)
Affiliates are currently planned in ...
Milwaukee WI.
Grand Rapid Mi.
Idaho Falls ID.
Spokane Wa.
Baltimore MD.
...and coming to a radio near you!
In case you are not familiar with Radio AAHS, here is an excerpt from
my article this past spring (1993) on the subject....
*** Radio AAHS (OZ) brings imagination back to radio ***
---------------------- BEGIN QUOTED ARTICLE ----------------------
>From: rrb@deja-vu.aiss.uiuc.edu (Bill Pfeiffer)
Subject: Radio AAHS (OZ) brings imagination back to radio.
Date: Fri, 23 Apr 1993 03:38:11 GMT
One of the highlights of my recent trip to Minneapolis (indeed one of
the main reasons for going) was the opportunity to listen to and
record what has to be the most unique, fresh and innovative radio
format I have come across in years.
Starting a couple of years ago on a single 5000 watt radio station in
Minneapolis, this new format has grown to satellite network status
[...]
The station is calls Radio AAHS (pronounced 'OZ", as in the Wizard) and
bills it's self as 'kid's radio', but it is much more than that. When
we hear the phrase 'kid's radio' we might envision an audio version of
Sesame Street, or a stilted and condescending 'grownups preaching to
kids' sort of thing. But nothing could be further from the truth
where radio AAHS is concerned. At first listen, you might think you
are tuned to "Doctor Demento", since AAHS plays a lot of novelty, and
animated songs. But as you listen you begin to realize that this is
much more than novelty music.
The sound is bright, clever, very positive and stresses both fun and
responsibility in a very non-preachy and stimulating way. The music
is king. Sure you have your staples of Kermit the Frog, Raffie,
Fred Penner, etc., but it goes way beyond that. The music literally defies
categorization, borrowing styles as far flung as rap, folk, country,
techno-dance, reggae, blues, rock&roll, dixieland, and even
classical, Radio AAHS is a potpourri of very interesting, and truly
fresh stuff.
All of the music, regardless of style, carries with it the positive
messages of self esteem, imagination, getting along with others,
daring to be different and preserving the environment. To try and
describe this mix would be virtually impossible, because it is so
diverse. Some artists are well known in the pop/rock world (such as
Paula Abdul doing Zippity Do Da, Little Richard doing a rocked out
version of Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, Michael Jackson with Black or
White and Heal the world, and many many others), but a larger
percentage of the selections are from artists and groups that are not
as well known on the pop/rock stations but none-the less create a
marvelous sound that is sure to please kids from 5 to 75. Some of
these artists are Tom Chapin, Tom Paxton, Parachute Express, The Teddy
Bear Band, Rosenshontz, Cheech Marin, Lenny Graf, Tim Noah, Joe Scruggs
Reggae For Kids, and a host of others too numerous to mention. They
even play a version of 'Achy Breaky Heart" by the Chipmunks *with*
Billy Ray Cyrus!
In addition to music, Radio AAHS has regular features such as
Storytimes where an interesting story is read over the air, sometimes
accompanied by sound effects and such, the 'Brain Game' where a
question is asked and callers try to guess the answer and win prizes,
The good deed day where listeners nominate someone for a good deed,
and if they win, they get prizes, and a lot of impromptu little
stories and even jokes told by listeners. The DJ's are all different
and they get involved with the music and the kids who listen. On the
weekend is the 'Top 1o Countdown' where requests are tabulated and the
top ten most requested songs are played.
Radio AAHS is not merely kid's radio. It is family radio in it's
purest and best form. It is a station that Mom and Dad can listen to
as easily as their kids and because it is not preachy, but instead
fun, entertaining and subtly educational, kids do not grow tired of
it. On weekday mornings, kids actually come in to read the newscasts!
Radio AAHS has hosted many events including "KIDSTOCK", a one day
'festival' for family fun.
Currently CD Broadcasting, parent company of radio AAHS, is expanding
and seeking affiliates. Everywhere that the signal is heard it is
widely accepted and becomes an instant success. In Minneapolis, the
station came in at number 4 in one rating sweep. Big name advertisers
like Blockbuster video have produced commercials specifically for
Radio AAHS. Even with a very restrictive commercial policy (No ads
that are likely to be misunderstood by kids, no ads that appear too
manipulative etc) they have a full commercial load and have
advertisers waiting in line. For a niche format, Radio AAHS is a
blockbuster in it's own right. Mainly because it is filling a void
that is not being filled by mainstream broadcasters and they are doing
it in a manner that is honest, fun and stimulating to the mind, heart and
imagination.
So if you have kids, or if you are (like me) a kid at heart, you will
probably love Radio AAHS. In this era of bland, dead-end, un-
interesting repetitions of the same formats, Radio AAHS is a shining star
indeed. I don't know which bird it's on, but it is discreet stereo
(not SCPC or digital) so it should be easy to get on most, if not all,
home satellite systems systems.
[...]
---------------------------- END QUOTED ARTICLE -------------------------
So, how many of you have heard about this format? Any comments?
They have enjoyed a great deal of press. Some of the national
coverage includes...
CBS, ABC and CNN news programs...
Wall Street Journal (front page, Marketplace section <twice>)
Forbes
News and World Report
Ad Week
Broadcasting (and other trade pubs <numerous reports>)
Associated Press <numerous reports>
NPR
Time Magazine
Newsweek
Today Show
Entertainment Tonight
And several large newspapers in LA, Chicago and elsewhere...
... to name but a few.
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*** NOTE TO BROADCASTERS ***
If you own or manage a station, or know of one which is dark, or in
need of a fresh start, let me know and I will pass it along.
Or call them directly and mention the AIRWAVES RADIO JOURNAL. They will
send qualified individuals a great media kit and even a CD or cassette of a
'telescoped' day of radio AAHS programming (60 minutes in length).
Qualified means that you are an owner, or manager, of a station which
is interested in carrying the radio AAHS programming, or a person
interested in advertising on the network. Requests for the CD should
be sent on station letterhead, and will be mailed to the station address.
Please refrain from asking for the CD/cassette unless you are actively
interested in affiliation or advertising. I am sure they do not want
to send out a thousand CD's to everyone, on the net, with a passing
interest in the format.
*** DISCLAIMER ***
I am not affiliated with Radio AAHS, or its parent companies in any
way, other than that of a supporter and fan of the format. I am
not, in any way, financially compensated for any referrals which come
through this publication.
Bill
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Subject: Re: BBC on KALW Overnight
From: @triton.unm.edu:roberts@ariel.unm.edu
Organization: University of New Mexico, Albuquerque
In article <2bprce$an7@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu>,
Jerome Durlak <jdurlak@nexus.yorku.ca> wrote:
>In article <2b76rn$j8d@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> dk@crl.com (David A. Kaye) writes:
>>
>>Just a note to say that KALW in San Francisco (91.7) is now running the
>>BBC live overnight from midnight to 6:00am. This marks the first time
>
>Which BBC service is broadcast during the wee hours - Radio 1,2,3,4?
>Is this a satellite feed?
Probably BBC World Service radio -- that is the only BBC feed
I am aware of on the transponder where public radio stations get
their feeds.
satellite feed. I think APR puts it up there and I know Minnesota
Public Radio (i.e. KNOW-AM in this case) plays the BBC WS overnight.
Robert
roberts@triton.unm.edu
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Subject: Re: Don&Mike to Appear on Brisco County
From: Robert Alexander <rfa@hopper.acs.virginia.edu>
Organization: U.Va. Internet Public Access Project
In article <2buo19$ncj@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu>,
Bert Roseberry <ROSEBERRY@Eisner.DECUS.Org> wrote:
>Lines: 6
>
>
> On the nationally syndicated "soft shock" talk show, "Don and Mike"
> announced that they will be appearing on FOX TV show "The Adventures
> of Brisco County, Jr.". I guess that means if Brisco isn't cancelled
> first ....
>
I think it will be cool to see if they do make it on the
air.
Several months ago I asked about talk radio programming here
on rec.radio.broadcasting and the Don&Mike show was one of
the lesser suggestions. Well, I picked it up anyway and the
program has become a great success for us. It is growing
quickly into a quasi-cult among the 18 to 54 demo.
I set up a voice-mail box for listeners to call and leave
their impressions about the show. So far the call have been
about 20 to 1 in favor of Don&Mike. Although some of their
stuff is a bit off color...there seems to be a line drawn
in the sands of obscenity that so far they haven't crossed.
I've heard them hit the kill button more than once on
calleres that try to use the `S' word or the `F' word.
Also, some of the stuff is a bit mediocre but, for the large
part they are very entertaining and seem to have what it
takes to hold the listeners for good Quarter hour marks.
In other words....I glad I decided to affiliate.
--
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# rfa@hopper.acs.virginia.edu ## HOBBY : Annoying Under-Grads #
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Subject: FCC Rules and Regs
From: bfowoz@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Mark Wozniak, WBFO)
Organization: University at Buffalo
Anyone know if the FCC Rules and Regulations are available in
electronic form on the Internet? Our station's copy is a few years
old, and my PD is hesitant to invest $$ in a new one if the info
can be found electronically by FTP, gopher, telnet or whatever.
Thanks in advance for any assistance.
Mark Wozniak
WBFO 88.7 FM Buffalo and WOLN 91.3 FM Olean (and soon WUBJ 88.1 FM Jamestown)
Full-Service NPR News and Jazz from the University at Buffalo [NY]
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Subject: Re: : Question on WJIB-AM740 in Boston
From: bobw@panix.com (Bob Weinstein)
Organization: PANIX Public Access Internet and Unix, NYC
In <2bupav$p5c@vixen.cso.uiuc.edu> nhmas@gauss.med.harvard.edu (Mark Shneyder 2-4219) writes:
>2 years ago. In September, 1991 local guy Bob Bittner acquired 740AM
>for about $225,000. He changed the calls from WLVG-AM(formerly WCAS)
>to WWEA and called it 'earth radio'. He played folk,country and acoustic
>music. Then in 1992, he grabbed WJIB calls and started playing the kind
>of music that had been associated with WJIB-96.9FM(now WBCS) before it
>dropped the format and became smooth jazz WCDJ-96.9(now WBCS) in 1989.
>> Is this "WJIB" related to the WJIB-FM that became WCDJ and then
>> W??? Country 97?
>So yeh, 'JIB is somewaht related to the old 'JIB-FM as far as formats go...
My memory may be a bit rusty, but I believe that if you go back to the late
60s WJIB (96.6) and WCAS(740) were both owned by the same people, and if you
go back even further (mid-60s) they were WXHR and WXHR-FM
--
Bob Weinstein
bobw@panix.com
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