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            Articles in this issue include:

DR. Demento in Bay Area?                (Brian Parry)
Re: Digital Audio Delivery                (Scott D Fybush)
DIGITAL    RADIO                        (Matthew Cattell)
Information Sought on Early Radio Broadcasting        (Ron Kramer)
Re: Ethnic Radio                    ("James    M. Justen" )
RE: 5oth Anniversary                    (Charly    Lowndes)
FM Question                        (Christopher)
FM radio Propagation Question??                (Rob Schaller)
McLaughlin obit                        (Mark Wozniak, WBFO)
pop/alternative    radio                    (Gwendolyn M Vickers-1)
!!! ATTENTION JAZZY 100    FAMILY MEMBERS AND JAZZ    FANS !!    (John Warren)
Re: WLTT Bethesday/Wash. D.C. changes format.        (John Pescatore)

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Subject: DR. Demento in Bay Area?
From: [e-mail] (Brian Parry)
Organization: NETCOM On-line Communication Services (408 241-9760 guest)

Does anyone know the time and place for the Dr. Demento show in the
bay area? I live in San Jose, Ca. and use to listen to him on 98.5
KOME on Sunday eve at 10pm. But he is no longer there.

Thanks for the assistance.

=Beech=

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Subject: Re: Digital Audio Delivery
From: [e-mail] (Scott D Fybush)
Organization: NONE


>I think Boston's WBZ-AM went through that a couple of years ago.  I have no
>idea what there system is, but there was a teething period for several
>months where there'd be screwups and two or three ads, promos, etc. would
>play simultaneously, or there'd be nothing when there should be an ad (the
>dreaded Dead Air).

Careful about those assumptions!

Everything at 'BZ, save for some commercial _production_ over the last
few months, is still played off magnetic tape.

What you've been hearing problems with is our touchscreen system, in place
since 1991.  With the touchscreen, the talk host or news anchor faces
a touchscreen with the station's log on it, looking something like this:

NEWS

TRAFFIC SOUNDER               CART

TRAFFIC                       METRO

KOKO BOODAKIAN RUGS :30       CART   [a spot]

and so forth.  At the appropriate moment, the anchor will touch the
appropriate spot on the screen, and the appropriate source, be it a
live feed from CNN or ABC or CNBC or Metro Traffic, or a phone line,
or a cart, or what have you will play.

Most of the carts (except for news actualities) are played off
two large Instacart machines in master control.  On rare occasions,
the touchscreen system will accidentally fire both Instacarts at
once.  Since both come through a single pot on the master control
board (hey, I didn't design it!!!), both are heard on the air at once.

Fortunately for the sanity of all concerned, this happens less
often these days.

When we move into our new newsroom next year, it's likely that the
news actualities will all come off a new digital-editing system
such as D-CART (already in use at ABC Radio News in NY).

-=Scott Fybush - [e-mail] - Not speaking for WBZ=-


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Subject: DIGITAL RADIO
From: [e-mail] (Matthew Cattell)
Organization: Texas Instruments Ltd.

Digital Radio Broadcasting of Stereo Audio is due to begin sometime this decade, well in the UK at least.
In addition to terrestrial channels there are a multitude of satellite channels or spare bandwidth on existing
satellite TV channels to fit in a lot of digital audio.
I wonder if we are likely to see the adoption of some form of data reduction for digital audio such as Philips' PASC
or whether some other technique will be used when transmitting digital audio on the airwaves.
For CD quality sound, and using the existing Philips-Sony format for encoding or Digital stereo at a sampling
rate of 44.1 khz and a bit rate of 16, the bandwidth required would probably be prohibitive for broadcasting
unless we are to see a considerable restriction in the number of available channels.
I guess it is just up to governments as to which frequencies are allocated, and it is up to engineers to devise
methods of making the most economical use of these frequencies.
After all it has been demonstrated in the UK that up to four digital TV channels can be fitted into the bandwidth
already used by one existing analogue TV channel - surely the same could be done for audio.
Maybe in the future , the fate of good formats wont be decided soley by market forces, and we may see
those who make decisions on new formats both locally and internationally reach agreement on the BEST
of available formats. It was sad to see the demise if DMAC as a standard, and all those ideas before it like
Betamax etc etc.



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Subject: Information Sought on Early Radio Broadcasting
From: [e-mail] (Ron Kramer)
Organization:  Jefferson Public Radio


I am working on a research project involving the history of
broadcasting in our region and have been researching broadcast
operations in the pre-Federal Radio Commission (1927) era.
Records from the Department of Commerce's administration of
broadcasting stations from 1920-1927 are scarce and it would
seem that Uncle Sam has a difficult time locating these types
of files.

If we have any really senior pioneer broadcasters on line, I
am looking for some information on a couple of topics.

First, in contemporary federal regulation a station needs to
notify the FCC, and secure permission, to go off the air for
any significant period of time.  However, prior to the FRC's
spectrum reorganization in 1928, complicated share time arrange-
ments were in effect to permit other stations on the same
frequency to operate.  Moreover, any one who wanted a station
license could get one.  Therefore, what type of expectation,
if any, existed at the federal level that a station which was
licensed would actually operate?  Could someone secure and
hold a license from 1922 - 1926 and be silent for several
years and would there have had to be any reporting of silent
status to the Department of Commerce or anyone else?

Second, I have secured a copy of a Department of Commerce
station license issued in 1926.  The Radio Division of DOC
licensed both a sending wave and a "receiving wave".  What
was the purpose of licensing a receiving wave length?  Given
the fact that a station was required to identify the receiving
equipment it possessed, there was obviously some type of mon-
itoring expectation but what was it that was supposed to be
monitored?

If anyone can shed some light on these points, I'd be grateful!

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:  Ron Kramer                   Internet:  [e-mail] :
:  Director of Broadcasting     Phone:     [phone]              :
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Subject: Re: Ethnic Radio
From: "James M. Justen" <[e-mail]>
Organization: NONE


     Don't forget the chain of Community stations in South Dakota, KILI is one,
if memory serves.They are a network of Native American oriented stations. The
NAt'l Federation Of Community Broadcasters  [phone] could tell you more
(or maybe somebody with a better memeory in this group!) Also try Ray Cook of
the Indigenous Communications Association [phone].  ^They might be worth
a call. I did a similar project, and Canada provided many usefull examples,
since they've made an effort to provide such programming at a federal level,
maybe that's not what you intended, but it's an idea.

Jim Justen
Human Ear Ltd.
POB 14023
Dinkytown Station
Mpls, MN 55414
INTERNET: [e-mail]
VOX/FAX: [phone]


Jim Justen
Human Ear Ltd.
POB 14023
Dinkytown Station
Mpls, MN 55414
INTERNET: [e-mail]
VOX/FAX: [phone]


Jim Justen
Human Ear Ltd.
POB 14023
Dinkytown Station
Mpls, MN 55414
INTERNET: [e-mail]
VOX/FAX: [phone]

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Subject: RE: 5oth Anniversary
From: [e-mail] (Charly Lowndes)
Organization: NONE


The British Forces Broadcasting Service also celebrates a 50th
anniversary, on Nov 23rd.

BFBS started in Algiers in 1943. It now broadcasts two channels in Europe
(Germany, Gibraltar, Cyprus), one in Hong Kong, Brunei, Belize, the
Falklands and former Yugoslavia; and TV in Europe, the Falklands and
various isolated detachments.

Charly Lowndes
Controller, Programmes BFBS Radio
PO Box 1234 LONDON WC2 1LA

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Subject: FM Question
From: Christopher J. Bessert <[e-mail]>
Organization: Central Michigan University

   I know this is a simple question and is probably in some FAQ
somewhere, but nevertheless, I'll ask it.
   I need to know how to figure out the area over which an FM
station's signal is best heard. I know it involves tower height
and signal power, but after that, I'm lost.
   Is there some kind of equation you plug these two values into
or something like that? Any help will be greatly appreciated.
Thank you in advance. Post answer here or e-mail - either is
fine.

Chris Bessert
[e-mail]

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Subject: FM radio Propagation Question??
From: [e-mail] (Rob Schaller)
Organization: Motorola Inc.

As many of you experienced DXers know FM reception can be extended up to
several hundred miles by a condition called tropospheric(sp) ducting also
known as temperature inversion.  Temperatures generally drop as you go up
in the atmosphere, but not in the inversion case.  Does this tropospheric
ducting have directional properties or are stations heard from all
directions?  If there are directional properties then what factor(s)
determine the direction


Rob Schaller
Email: [e-mail]
AOL Email: [e-mail]
Work Phone:[phone]

Form a bikepool today...ride a tandem to work!

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Subject: McLaughlin obit
From: [e-mail] (Mark Wozniak, WBFO)
Organization: University at Buffalo


One of the men who shaped radio news coverage in Buffalo died
Sunday. Jim McLaughlin, age 59, died in his Buffalo home after a
long illness. After starting at KFOG San Francisco, he came east
to New York, working in Rochester for a short time before
establishing a radio news department at WYSL in 1967. In 1970
Jim moved to the 50 kW giant WKBW, where in addition to being
news director he worked closely with morning man Dan Neaverth,
supplying voices and characters such as Ward LaFrance, "always
glad to hear my voice", from "WQPK, Sweetwater New York".
In addition to the fun side of radio, McLaughlin took the news
business seriously. He was one of the few reporters allowed inside
the Attica prison riot of 1971. He was the first Buffalo news
director to hire a female on-air reporter, and after building a
top notch news team during the early and mid 70s at KB, moved
on to WBEN in 1978. Once again he built an award-winning news
department, still one of the top news sources in Buffalo, and again
he had fun adding his characters to afternoon drive jock Stan
Roberts' program. McLaughlin retired from WBEN in 1987 due
to failing health, and that bad health claimed Jim on Sunday.

I never had the good fortune to work with Jim, but some of my
colleagues did, and I did nejoy listening to his work on KB
and WBEN over the years.

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

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Subject: pop/alternative radio
From: [e-mail] (Gwendolyn M Vickers-1)
Organization: UTexas Mail-to-News Gateway

Hi--a question for you radio types out there:  I am trying to help a local
artist get his CD around to radio stations.  We figure our best chance is
probably with college/non-commercial stations.  The consensus is that this
person fits into a pop category.  My question is: is there any sort of
listing or database of pop/alternative or mixed format radio stations that
can be accessed?

Any help or replies via e-mail are greatly appreciated.

Thanks!
Wendy Vickers
[e-mail]

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Subject: !!! ATTENTION JAZZY 100 FAMILY MEMBERS AND JAZZ FANS !!!
From: [e-mail] (John Warren)
Organization: Mitre Corporation, Mclean, VA

(Because of difficulties in posting this article, this article has
 been re-posted.  We apologize for any duplicate postings which may
 appear in this newsgroup.)


   !!! ATTENTION JAZZY 100 FAMILY MEMBERS AND JAZZ FANS !!!


As some of you are already aware, this past weekend, Washington D.C.
jazz listeners lost yet another radio station which featured radio
programming that was enjoyed by a number of former JAZZY 100 listeners.
Last Friday, WLTT WLITE-94.7 FM changed its radio format which featured
approximately 60 hours of their 'Nite-Lite' and 'Sunday Jazz Brunch'
progressive-jazz programming during the weekday evenings and on Sunday
Mornings to the now all Classic Rock 'Oldies' WARW 94.7 FM.  (You may
register your complaints and comments with the new CBS-owned 'ARROW
Oldies' by calling their offices at 301-984-6000).

For those who are again dismayed and outraged at the loss of yet another
source of progressive-jazz music for the Washington D.C. area to an
'Oldies' radio format, I am happy to announce that the Committee to
Bring Back JAZZY 100 is now working even *harder* to get the JAZZY 100
multi-cultural, progressive-jazz radio format back on the FM dial where it
belongs.  Currently, the Committee is working with a number of influential
individuals and organizations in the Washington D.C. area who are also
interested and who are committed to the goal of getting the JAZZY 100
format back on the air.

The Committee is also continuing to keep the spirit of JAZZY 100 alive
and well in the Washington D.C. area.  In addition to a new affiliation
with Kemp Mill Records and with the help of organizations such as
Warner Bros. Communications, the Committee to Bring Back JAZZY 100 is
looking forward to providing Washington D.C. progressive-jazz listeners
with even *more* great JAZZY 100 music events and activities.  To keep
up with the latest in progressive-jazz music, new releases of progressive-
jazz CD's and tapes, and what's going on in the jazz clubs in the
Washington D.C. area which feature JAZZY 100's unique blend of multi-
cultural progressive jazz music, pick up your *free* copy of the *NEW*
Bob Linden "JAZZY MUSIC SCENE" newsletter at all 36 Kemp Mill Record
stores in the Washington Metropolitan area.

Bob Linden, you may recall, was the former program director of WJZE-
JAZZY 100.  He was quite amazed by the strong reaction of former JAZZY 100
listeners who refused to accept the loss of their format and who have
joined together to get their music back on the air.  In his many years
of experience with radio he has seen nothing like it and, having been
affected by the energy and enthusiasm of the thousands of loyal
listeners, he has stayed on in the DC area to work with the Committee
and to explore all possible avenues which would work towards getting the
JAZZY 100 format back on the air.

To find out more about what the Committee to Bring Back JAZZY 100 is
doing to keep you, our JAZZY 100 Family members, informed as to what is
happening in progressive-jazz music in the Washington D.C. area, the
new JAZZY 100 Club, information on JAZZY 100 Commemorative items such
as JAZZY 100 sweatshirts and bumpers stickers, the new Committee to
Bring Back JAZZY 100 petition, and to help support the effort of
getting the JAZZY 100 format back on the air, please contact us at our

       * NEW 24-hour Hotline Number*

              [phone]

or, write us at our

       * NEW Address *

              The Committee to Bring Back JAZZY 100
              P.O. Box 27806
              Washington, D.C. 20038



 We also invite netters to send questions and comments to our Bring Back
 JAZZY 100 netnews coordinator, Kerry Erhlich at

              [e-mail]


        Remember, together we can and *are* making a difference!



                                  Committee to Bring Back JAZZY 100
                                  Terry Coles
                                  Secretary
--
Hacker Esquire

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Subject: Re: WLTT Bethesday/Wash. D.C. changes format.
From: [e-mail] (John Pescatore)
Organization: Rockville, MD

In article <2cvjdo$[e-mail]>, Tom Lacko <[e-mail]>
wrote:

>
> On Friday, November 19, CBS owned WLTT (W-lite) dropped it's lite rock/
> less talk format in favor of ....... OLDIES!  Augh!!  This city needs
> another oldies station like it needs another Congressman.  But that's just
> my humble opinion.  They're calling themselves ARROW 94.7.  All Rock and Roll
> Oldies (ARRO) from the 60's & 70's.  They do offer variety that most oldies
> or classic rock formats don't.  I guess it's actually a marriage of the two
> formats.
>

The article in the Washington Post on the format change said CBS had
considered going all light jazz, but decided there is more long term growth
potential in the "non doo-wop" oldies market.

They also said the station manager went to a local music store and charged
$1,000 worth of CDs to get the new format going. Let's see, average CD
price, with tax, is about $13 (at least) - they started with 75 or so CDs!
I guess they had some left over from WLTT that meet the ARROW format.

--
John Pescatore WB2EKK
GTE Government Systems
Rockville, MD
[e-mail]


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