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Chicago White Sox in Greenville, South Carolina - By: Johnny Kicklighter

Why would the Chicago White Sox have an affiliate radio station located in the Deep South back in 1960’s? I have for several years been trying to uncover a mystery that has plagued me most of my adult life. For a number of years, Chicago White Sox baseball games were broadcast on the small radio station WMRB-1490AM, located in upstate South Carolina in my hometown of Greenville.

As a small kid near the age of 10, I would listen to White Sox games regularly with my grandfather. He had an old tube style radio cabinet in the living room, and also owned a small transistor radio which he would use when sitting in the front yard. Grandpa would do most of the listening and I would do the pestering oftentimes asking him the score. Occasionally, we would be treated with a White Sox game on TV on Saturday afternoons. I would marvel at the exploding scoreboard of Comiskey Park. Comiskey also had automatic baseball supplier that would feed the umpire new baseballs from a basket that would pop out of the ground. (My memory isn’t 100% on the pop-up basket being at Comiskey, but I did see it).

My grandfather died of a sudden stroke in 1964, but I would continue following the Sox on WMRB until 1966. It was in 1966 that the Milwaukee Braves moved to Atlanta. In 1967, my allegiance was split between the Sox and Braves, and eventually I became exclusively a Braves fan. I don’t know when WMRB stopped carrying the Sox, but at some point after I left Greenville, the Braves began broadcasting on WMRB. It was in 1980 that WMRB was sold and became WPCI.

In 2006 with the purchase of and relocation of Shoeless Joe Jackson’s house on 119 East Wilburn Street, Greenville, my interest was rekindled. Jackson’s house became the Shoeless Joe Jackson Museum and is now located downtown adjacent to the new stadium built to host the Greenville Drive. Unbeknownst to me at the time, but while I attended Crestone Elementary School as a youngster in 1958, Jackson’s house was located just 2 blocks on the other side of the highway from the school . Moreover, my grandpa and I lived less than one mile from East Wilburn Street. Of course, since Jackson died of a heart attack in 1951, I had no knowledge of his house and probably would not have particularly cared anyway. My grandpa never did mention it.

My interest continued to build in trying to authenticate the broadcasts of the White Sox games and I eventually contacted the curator of the museum, Arlene Marcley. Arlene gave me some ideas on how to pursue my investigation. I contacted WPCI and attempted to contact the previous owners of WMRB. Although WPCI was friendly and responsive to my queries, they were unable to substantiate the broadcasts. Letters to the former owners of the radio station and Chicago White Sox went unanswered. I did find a research paper on the history of WPCI written by some Furman students. The paper was helpful in providing a general history of the station but it did not mention the Chicago White Sox baseball games.

I created a poster requesting information on the White Sox broadcasts and Arlene Marcley was kind enough to place it in the museum. I have hope that someone will visit the Jackson Museum, read the poster, and remember listening to the Sox some 50 years ago.

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HD Radio: What Is HD Radio - By: Allan Michael Taylor

The HD Radio listening experience is something which simply has to be heard to be believed. Since the signals occupy their own dedicated portion of the radio spectrum, there's no more interference (something which is especially problematic with AM radio – if you've ever wanted to throw your radio off of a bridge because of interference cutting out the signal while listening to the World Series, you know EXACTLY what I'm talking about). This alone is a strong argument to upgrading to HD Radio.

Music lovers will discover an entirely new level of enjoyment in their radio listening, experiencing the kind of sound quality which an analog signal just can't match up to. Realistic highs and lows.. on the radio? It really can happen, thanks to the clear digital signals used in HD Radio. You can finally make the most of your automotive stereo system, even while listening to the radio!
Now obviously, you're going to need a HD Radio in order to take advantage of these new, clear digital radio signals. There are a lot of different choices out there, with many different brands and styles of HD Radio receiver already being manufactured. As with any sort of electronics, the best place to shop for a HD Radio is with a business which specializes in that area. These merchants are well equipped to answer any questions you may have and of course, no one knows their product like a specialist. One of the very best places to look happens to be on the web. HD Radio World (http://www.hdradioworld.com) is as the name would suggest, a business specializing in HD Radios, carrying a wide variety of excellent models which are a fitting upgrade to your existing radio equipment, whether in your home or your car. You can have a look at the features offered by the various brands and models available there.

Yes, radio has been with us for a long time now; and with good reason. There's just something about radio which has a lasting appeal and this form of broadcasting isn't going anywhere, although with HD Radio, it has gotten even better.

That antiquated transistor radio in your garage and you have had some pretty good times together and while it's served you well, isn't it time that you let it go and upgraded to a crisp, clear radio listening experience? With HD Radio, you can finally experience radio free of hiss, static and interference; that is, radio as it was really meant to be – no doubt, Marconi would be proud if he were here today to see just how far radio has come.

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It's All on Kentucky Sports Radio - By: Soophott Lert

What do you do when you realize that you fell asleep during that all important game and you missed the final core? You jump on the web and go to Kentucky Sports Radio. There you will find highlights of the game you missed along with all of the scores and info on your team.

You have the opportunity to comment on the days stories and share your opinion. They also have a spot where you can blog and get responses from others that may share your thoughts.

The site is done in a constructive way so that it is easy to navigate and understand. You can advertise if you are a business and get your name out there in the world. Information is in abundance on this website for all of your sports stats.

In trying to make the site fun, you can post your comments on the many different stories that they write about. Being able to give your opinion makes you want to come back time and again to join in the conversation. In order to do this, you need to be a member of the site so that you can log in and join in the fun.

These guys try to make your experience fun and entertaining while still giving you the information that you need. If you miss the news shows and need an update than logging in to there website for Kentucky Sports Radio will give you a quick update on whatever scores and stats that you missed.

Although there site is not filled with pretty background colors and fluff, you do not feel as though you have entered some boring talk show that puts you to sleep. They even tell you on the site that they are bringing you the news in a crazy manner so that you enjoy visiting them.

So often we visit a website that is boring and just no fun. It is wonderful when you actually find a place that you want to visit time and again. The idea of being able to share with your friends all of your thoughts and opinions, a place where you want to tell people that they should visit. This is a rare find indeed.

Since so many people are not able to listen to the radio while they are at work this is a great way to get that information. And even though most of listen to the radio on the way to work, school or even the grocery store, we sometime miss that little piece of important information that we were looking for.

Visit the Kentucky Sports Radio to catch up on the latest and greatest.
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Installing Satellite Radio in Your Car - By: smith01scott

So, you made the decision to get satellite radio for your car. You bought your new satellite radio and now it¡¯s time to get it all set up. If you¡¯re feeling overwhelmed, don¡¯t worry ¨C it¡¯s actually much easier than you might expect.

You¡¯ll first need to determine the type of connection your car uses. If your radio has an FM transmitter, then you can do a wireless connection. If not, you¡¯ll need to directly connect the satellite radio to your car¡¯s radio. Either way, it¡¯s very simple to hook up.

When you open the box to your new satellite radio, you¡¯ll see the main unit, mounting items, magnet roof antenna and an owner¡¯s manual with an installation guide. These are the main items you¡¯ll receive with a standard satellite radio; any others that are included will depend on the make and model of the radio you bought.

Steps for installing your satellite radio

The first step in installing your radio is to decide on where you¡¯re going to mount the radio. Your radio mount can be attached to the windshield by suction cups, or to the dashboard with Velcro strips. If you¡¯re mounting it to your dash, hold it in place at the location you want while making sure it¡¯s free of obstacles before attaching the Velcro. Position the radio so that it¡¯s within reach while you¡¯re driving, but also out of the way of gearshifts and other controls. If you¡¯re mounting it to the windshield, be sure it doesn¡¯t obstruct your view of the road.

Next, plug in the power adapter to your cars cigarette lighter, and plug the other end into the satellite unit.

The antenna is last. The antenna needs to be mounted in the area on the outside of your car that has the least obstructions. Typically, the guide that comes with your satellite radio system will have detailed information for running the antenna cable into the car to your new system. The type of vehicle you have and any existing roof attachments will determine where you should place the antenna.

Setting up a wireless connection

If you want to set up a wireless connection, your new unit has to have an FM transmitter. Although this method will involve fewer cords coming from your new system, the quality of sound won¡¯t be as good as you¡¯d get with a direct connection.

The default FM station the transmitter uses is 88.1, which may not work for your area. You want to have a station that¡¯s clear of any local radio stations ¨C if you drive between two areas; it¡¯s a good idea to find a station that¡¯s free in both areas. Once you¡¯ve determined the station you¡¯ll use, save it to your presets so that your satellite radio can easily tune itself with just the touch of a button.

Using a direct connection

If your satellite radio doesn¡¯t have an FM transmitter, you¡¯ll be connecting it with either a cassette adapter for your car radio (lower quality), or through the AUX IN or LINE IN connections on your car radio (best quality). If your unit model doesn¡¯t come with the cassette adapter or audio cable you need, stop by your local electronics store and purchase the one that works with your unit.

Insert the cassette adapter into your cassette player on your car stereo, or plug the audio cable into the AUX IN/LINE IN connection. Then, plug the other end into the AUDIO OUT/LINE OUT connection on the back of your satellite unit. Finally, set your car radio to the AUX setting to listen to your new satellite radio.

Listening to your satellite radio for the first time

After you have everything connected, turn on your new unit and follow the prompts on the display screen to finish the set up process. Once you¡¯re done, you¡¯ll be able to enjoy your new satellite radio for the first time!
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Satellite Radio: My Review on the Sirius Stiletto II Receiver - By: Bruce Tucker

Ok so I am a big fan of the National Football League, specifically a big fan of the New York Giants. However I do not live in their broadcast area so when they aren’t televised in my local area I either have to go to a local bar, or a friend’s house that might have DirectTV with the football package.

However, I really did not want to spring for a dish and drop my cable, and I was tired of going out to watch a game, so I went with satellite radio. At the time I bought my satellite receiver (more on that in a moment) Sirius and XM were two different companies. They have since merged so I believe you can get the NFL broadcasts on your XM receivers as well.

I purchased the Stiletto II receiver. It is a handheld portable receiver that you can take with you anywhere. It comes with headphones that pick up the satellite signal so you can go for a jog or a walk outside and still listen to your favorite stations. It also has space for a microSD chip. I bought a 1GB chip for extra storage, but the chip is not necessary to operate the radio.

Here are the good things I like about it. For starters the listings of channels you have available are tremendous. From comedy to rock to hip-hop and sports, it is all in there. The receiver gives you plenty of space to save your favorite stations so you can find them more quickly. For additional costs you can purchase the home kit or car kit which will allow you to just plug and play your receiver anywhere you go.

What I didn’t like about it is the price tag. It was very pricey at around $200, and then additional $40 each for the home and car receivers. The home receiver’s only flaw is if you have any obstruction to the antenna your signal will be poor and that will require you to put the antenna on your roof. I don’t have that problem myself, but a friend of mine did. As for the car receiver, you have to coordinate your car radio on a station not in use in the area with the signal in the satellite receiver. It’s not that hard to do, however, if you leave the area chances are that same station won’t work as well elsewhere as I recently found out on a trip to the Outer Banks in North Carolina. So do some research ahead of time to coordinate the proper channels.

All in all I absolutely love it. It was worth the price tag for the equipment that I bought and the membership I paid for. I listen to my satellite radio back and forth to work, during my afternoon walks with the dog, in the mornings while I am eating breakfast (nothing like listening to channel 75, Frank’s Place, first thing in the morning), you name it, so I know I get my money’s worth.

If it is within your budget and you were contemplating the purchase, I say go for it. It’s great listening and I am sure you will get hooked just like I have.

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Radio Controlled Toys - Great Gifts for Children of All Ages - By: Matt Ridler

Think back and recall your favorite toys. Maybe it was a bike, or perhaps you had a great kite. Now think about your kids, and imagine the joy you'll bring to them when you give them a cool new radio controlled toy. These types of toys are especially popular for young boys. As kids, they look at the grownups driving cars, flying airplanes, and zooming around in helicopters. They want to imitate this adult life, and it is entirely possible.

Playing with radio controlled toys is one of the most fun things for young boys to do. They see helicopters and planes flying on their favorite television shows. For many, it is a fantasy to be able to fly these amazing machines. We've all fantasized about flying, but you can let them get as close as possible to reality with certain toys. Believe it or not, radio controlled toys are really easy to use. They can be charged and then they are ready to go.

Maybe your son loves race cars. Get him a remote control and watch how much fun he has. He can let his imagination go free in the driveway, driving his toy car at high speeds to rush past the checkered flag. Perhaps your nephews are big fans of helicopters. With radio controlled toys, they can actually fly miniature version of the real planes! Take them to the park and sit back as they take flight. Other toys such as remote controlled boats, planes, and motorcycles are also great options.

We only get to be kids once. The time flies by, and they grow up in the blink of an eye. Make the most out of the time. Practically every young boy would absolutely love to have a radio controlled toy. You know that look of disappointment on their faces when they get a gift and it turns out to be socks or crayons. Get them something they'll really go crazy about. They will appreciate the fact that you care enough to give them something cool. They'll be bragging to their friends for weeks about the awesome new toy. The truth is, even some adults like radio controlled toys, so try playing with them.
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Some of the Top Reasons that Two Way Radios are Undergoing a Resurgence in Popularity - By: Domingo Mandelo

There was a time not too many years ago, that two way radios were the latest in personal communications technology. However; they were quite expensive and the best, most powerful models were slightly smaller than a carton of cigarettes, with a retractable antennae that extended out about three feet. For people such as hunters and fishermen though, they were just what they needed to keep in touch. The advent of the cell phone pretty much put an end to all that, until just recently when the two way radio seems to have been making a comback.

So Much Easier and Convenient to Use

Todays two way radios are the size of a compact cell phone, packed with convenience features and come in sets that cost a mere fraction of what two way radios used to cost only a few years ago. But why would a group of people such as a mother and her daughter going to the mall need two way radios when there are cell phones that they can use? The first convenience plus, is that two way radios don't have to be dialed, so you just click and talk. This means that as they each shop around the mall they can instantly and conveniently talk and comparison shop with each other.

A Great Cell Phone Alternative for Kids

Another great convenience feature, is that they are so much cheaper than cell phones to buy and to operate and if they are lost or stolen there is nothing to cancel, nor any worries about personal phone numbers falling into the wrong hands. Also, many parents today lament the fact that as much as cell phones do solve many parental communication problems, they do wish that their young children really didn't have to own a cell phone at such a young age. By handing their youngster a compact yet powerful two way radio to put in their pack as they head out the door for school in the morning, they get the benefits of a cell phone with out the problems of a cell phone.

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Portable Two Way Radios – How to Extend Your Battery Life - By: Domingo Mandelo

Portable two way radios are very similar to cell phones in many ways, with one big difference. Cell phones transmit to a tower and portable two way radios transmit directly to one another. People who do own and use both cell phones and two way radios however, all notice one similarity that they both share and that is that their batteries never seem to last as long as they would like.

Newer Better Batteries

This pertains not just to the charge time, but also to the general lifespan of the batteries themselves. The good news, is that developmental researchers have made huge strides in battery technology in recent years and that technology is now available to portable two way radio users.

Twice the Charge Capacity

They are called lithium ion batteries and they hold about twice the charge of nickel cadmium batteries by size. Also, tha have a substantially longer lifespan as well. There is one catch however, and that is that they do cost a little more and they are quite a bit more sensitive to the elements.

Take Good Care of Them

They don't like sudden impacts, so dropping them can have a devastating impact on not just their storage capacity, but their lifespan as well. Also, they must be kept relatively cool, compared to to nickel cadmium batteries. In fact, leaving them in the sun in a car or truck just a few times can have a noticeable impact on how well they function.

Keep Them Cool

Storing lithium ion batteries without use will have a negative impact on their lifespan and they should never be stored fully charged. In fact, it is best if when they are stored they have no more than 45% charge on them. Also, allowing them to overheat even once can leave them considerably degraded.

Two Years at the Most

Even under optimal circumstances, lithium ion batteries can be expected to last no longer then approximately two years. However; under normal working conditions that will most likely last around a year or so. The best place to keep lithium ion batteries when they are not in use is in a refrigerator.

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All About Motorola Two Way Radios - By: Domingo Mandelo

Motorola Corp. is currently one of the largest leading suppliers of two way radios in the industry. They feature a full range of not just two way radios, but also an extensive selection of accessories for the radios that they sell. They span the spectrum from basic economical family models, to the latest in state of the art feature laden commercial style two way radios. Motorola Corp has also been at the cusp of the development and implementation of the latest in compact dry cell battery technology.

A Replacement for Cell Phones

In recent years Motorola two way radios have become so advanced that a growing trend has developed in people using Motorola two way radios in place of their cell phones. It began in the the work place by people discovering the convenient flexibility and ease of use of two way radios for communications throughout the day. Quite simply, people were growing to prefer two way radios over cell phones after trying them out at their jobs.

Unlimited Free Calls

Of course, you can't make radio calls to a person that doesn't also have a two way radio, so they are still keeping and using their cell phones. However; for day in, day out contact and communication between family and friends, people everywhere are discovering that they can completely bypass their cell phone company and cell phone charges by using a two way radio.

Two Bands

All two way radios use one of two frequency bands and they are known as FRS, or Family Radio Service band and GMRS, or General Mobile Radio Service band. The GMRS band is specifically used for longer range two way radios, meaning anything over two miles, while the FRS band is for short range two way radios of two miles or less.

Motorola Uses Two Bands

In general, you will find that most two way radios on the market function exclusively with one band or another. Motorola radios on the other hand, differ in that most of the models that Motorola has available are capable of taking advantage of either one of these two bands.


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A Brief Review of the Latest Two Way Radio Accessories that are Now Available - By: Domingo Mandelo

Over the years, research developers have been hard at work developing accessory batteries for all hand held electronic devices. For cell phone and two way radio users the need was all the more urgent, as people began to become more dependent on these increasingly useful communication devices. What has finally been arrived at is what is called lithium ion batteries and they hold about twice the charge of nickel cadmium batteries.

A Spare to Keep for Charging

They do have several drawbacks that you have to weigh out before you decide if you really need them though, because they are considerably more expensive to purchase. However; most likely you will find that you do need accessory batteries so you can use one while the other is charging.

Store in a Cool Place

While holding a much longer charge, lithium ion batteries have to be kept at a fairly cool temperature around 80 degrees. Many people are unaware of this and will leave theirs in their car or truck, which will quickly degrade them. Under normal circumstances lithium ion batteries will lose approximately 5% of their capacity annually. However; if they are stored improperly that number jumps up to 20-25% annually.

Keep in a Refrigerator

If lithium ion batteries are allowed to become accessivly hot they can be completely ruined in a very short time. The temperature that manufacturers recommend that this type of battery be stored at is 59 degrees. However they can be safely stored in a refrigerator but they must be allowed to warm up before they will begin to function optimally.

Not the Best Option for Warm Sunny Climates

Your best bet if you are going to be using your two way radios in a warm climate is to consider purchasing multiple sets of nickel cadmium batteries instead. This is because all it takes is leaving your lithium ion batteries in the sun a few times for a few minutes and they will be functioning on the level of nickel cadmium batteries anyway.


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All About Vertex Radios - By: Domingo Mandelo

Vertex is a brand of two way radios that are recognized the world over for their exceedingly high level of quality in the radios that they manufacture. Vortex specializes in commercial style two way radios that contain the features that are most commonly required in a business environment.

Vertex Standard Co. Ltd. was originally known as “Standard Brand Radio Equipment”, which was based out of Marants, Japan up until the year 1998. That was the year that the company was acquired by Yaesu Musen, which up until the acquisition was a competing Japanese radio equipment manufacturer.

They have continued to this day to build onto their reputation for producing a wide range of styles of sturdy, reliable two way radios that have been the first choice for security and law enforcement agencies around the globe for decades.

One recent event that has shone a light on Vertex Standard Co. Ltd in the business community, is the recent announcement in 2007 by Motorola Corp of the companies intentions to acquire 80% of the company. The deal was eventually finalized in 2008 and it has another company by the name of Tokogikan holding the remaining 20% of Vertex in a joint venture.

People and agencies that have grown accustomed to the high level of quality and service that Vertex has been consistently recognized for, can expect that there will be no changes in company policies. What they can expect however; is an expanding of the product line to include a line of lighter less feature laden radios targeted towards a growing public demand.

One of the driving forces for this new directional change is an increasing consumer demand in China and India for the types of consumer electronics components that Vortex and Motorola offer. It is the hopes that by combining all three of these radio manufacturer's resources they will be better equipped to thrive in the burgeoning and highly competitive Chinese markets.

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The Important Facts of Successful Radio Advertising for Internet and Brick and Mortar Businesses. - By: Dennis Francis

Radio is still surprisingly cheap for getting the word out about your business. The medium has been entertaining the public for about 100 years. Many businesses give this medium a pass because they don’t understand how to calculate the return on investment.

Radio intrudes into the consciousness of the listeners. The power of radio advertising is two-fold. The right stations and target market along with a consistent delivery of your message will yield the best results. Just like Direct Mail, you must have a clear idea of who your most profitable market is and conduct a campaign to brand your message in their minds.
Radio works by familiarizing your prospects with your brand through association. When they first hear your commercial, there usually is no major response.

So you see, the process is similar to growing corn. The results do not show up until the hard work, patience and persistence has been consistently applied. The campaign needs time to instill its message in the minds of the listeners for at least 13 to 20 weeks.

First, you will need to define your goals, identify your challenges, and your unique position in the market. Then make a decision on what you want to acomplish.

The greatest advantage of radio is its specificity of purpose. You don’t waste your advertising budget sending your message to thousands of people who don't qualify or those who aren’t likely to be interested in what you sell.

Recent trends show radio is quickly merging with the Internet in a synergistic balance. The medium allows you to focus your message to a tightly targeted audience.

Here are some facts about the power of radio
1)Radio has a distinctive advantage over print in that the audience is more focused on the message especially through repetition.

2) Twenty percent of the U.S. population age 12 and older has listened to online Radio in the last month.

3) The estimated monthly audience for online Radio is approximately 49 million.
Satellite radio now competes with traditional AM and FM radio for audience share but has also brought with it a new audience well; the Internet radio demographic
Radio reaches 93% of all adults each week.

4) Weekly online radio audience remains steady over the Past Year.

5) Radio reaches 233 million listeners over the course of a week.

6) Radio reaches 85% of likely voters.

7) Radio Advertising used in conjunction with newspaper advertising increased brand recall almost 3 times than newspaper advertising alone.

8) Setting online radio aside, there are over 10,600 commercial stations licensed in the United States.

If this is the first time you're buying air time, call a few stations. You will get a much better deal by buying advertising packages. Stations will sell you multiple commercials at different times of the day to run over weeks or months. The price of individual spots can drop significantly.

Be sure to repeat the main benefit you offer customers at least three times in your commercial. End with your phone number, store address, or web site URL so listeners can remember it. The advantages of radio are tremendous.

Radio advertising is not going away anytime soon. Use in conjunction with your Internet marketing for fantastic results.

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Internet radio networks – Taking radio into the 21st Century! - By: Sam78

Humanity today has acquired a new habit of entertaining itself. It involves clicking on an ingenious little gadget called the mouse. That’s right. In this era of the Internet, men and women everywhere are turning to their computers in increasing numbers to be entertained. The proliferation of online technologies, along with improved connectivity, cheaper hardware and increased computer literacy, has propelled the rise in popularity of the Internet in recent times.

Of all the wonderful ways that the Internet has given us to entertain ourselves, Internet radio is an extremely popular one. All one needs is a computer with an Internet connectivity to unleash the most exhaustive range of radio stations on one’s desktop at the click of the mouse. It is interesting to note that Internet radio, however, is not a very novel innovation. In other words, Internet radio networks have been around for quite a while now. It is only recently, with the proliferation of Internet technology and faster connectivity, that the phenomenon called Internet radio has truly come of age. Today, the listener is pampered with a bevy of channels (or stations), catering to specific areas of interest. This is becoming a standard feature of Internet radio networks that serve music online. The listener can tune into any of dozens of stations covering such genres as Classic Rock, Alternative Rock, Indie Rock, Jazz, 80s music, 70s music, Oldies, New Age, Reggae, Country, Latin, Euro, Ambient, Lounge, Progressive, Techno and what not. Hours and hours of uninterrupted music at no cost – that’s the magnitude of the entertainment provided by Internet radio networks.

Internet radio networks are on the rise and the reason is not hard to understand. Much of their popularity can be attributed to the huge proliferation of Internet technologies. Among the most popular Internet radio networks are the ones that feature Internet Talk Radio. Streaming talk shows and discussions on a wide range of subjects have made them popular among serious listeners or those who carve for something more than just music from their e-radios. Internet talk radio programs host various talk shows with specialists on different subject matters who anchor the show.

No matter what skeptics might say, radio refuses to go out of fashion. The radio is probably the finest innovation in aural entertainment. Internet radio networks are nothing more than old wine in a new bottle. But, on the other hand, they are also a lot more than just that! While traditional radio broadcasters have often used the Internet to advertise or promote their shows, Internet radio technology has actually revolutionized the concept and simple programming requirements have taken it to the extent where individuals, organizations or anyone for that matter, can easily host their own Internet talk radio station from the comfort of their home.

Internet radio networks like Voice America make it easier to host your own Internet talk radio show. Such Internet radio networks not only provide you with the technology to host your Internet radio show but also give you a complete package of Internet streaming media broadcasting, proven support services in web, marketing, and interactive solutions that help you to make your mark and your presence known to the ever increasing Internet audience.

Step into the exciting world of Internet radio networks. The future of radio is here!

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Why Online Radio Stations Are The Way To Go - By: Mark Diehl

There are several ways you can listen to your favorite music without purchasing CDs anymore. Everything from terrestrial radio to the newly hyped satellite radio offers you the best music around. However, if you want to get the widest variety of music, online radio stations are the way to go.

There are several advantages to radio stations online over any other kind of music source. As the internet has continued to evolve, internet radio has become increasingly popular. While it has stiff competition with terrestrial radio and satellite radio, it is growing at a steady rate and has begun to develop a heavy listener base.

Online radio gives you the opportunity to listen wherever you have a computer. This way you can listen at work, at home, or on the road while traveling. You are not limited to bringing in an actual radio to work or having a radio at home.

One of the key reasons so many people prefer it over other options is because there is no membership fee of any sort. You can hop onto your computer and listen to music whenever you want without spending a penny. Satellite radio can be quite expensive just to listen to music.

Another big advantage to radio on the internet is the wide variety you have to choose from. There are hundreds of stations to choose from offering virtually any music you can think of. This way you can listen to exactly what you want as oppose to being limited to what the other forms of radio have to offer.

Often times you will find there is no signal to certain stations when you are traveling with other radio stations. Online radio stations always have a positive signal and will have no interference whatsoever to worry about. As long as you have an internet connection you will have a clear signal.

One of the most annoying facets to basic radio is the constant commercials that are played. If it were not enough we have to see them on the television, it is even worse listening to commercials on the radio. Online radio stations allow you to get away from commercials and just listen to your favorite music. There are hundreds of stations that are 100 percent commercial free.

Lastly, with the internet you can listen to radio stations that are broadcast worldwide. This is something that satellite and terrestrial radio stations are certainly limited to. This is connected with the fact that you have far more options to choose from. But it opens up the type of music you have available to you and allows you to broaden your horizon.

Hands down online radio stations are the way to go when it comes to listening to your favorite music. You have a wide variety to choose from, it will not cost you a penny, and you can access the music from anywhere around the world. This makes it a convenient and easy way to listen to all of the hottest music around.

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Boost Your Public Relations with Radio Interviews - By: Robert Deigh

Comedian Bob Newhart -- in his TV sitcom ages ago -- did what I consider to be the best routine ever about a hapless guy being interviewed on TV for the first time.

Before the interview, the female host assures him that he'll get softball questions about how he helps people as a psychiatrist. They joke around and make small talk before the show. But once the cameras are on, the interviewer fires off one blistering question after another, leaving Newhart confused, defensive, blushing and, finally, speechless.

When Newhart does it, it's a scream. Not so funny if it happens to you. Executives who want exposure on television -- but who have not had much experience in front of the camera -- should first consider landing a radio interview or two as a way to hone their voices and practice answering questions effectively live on the air. Radio should be part of your public relations activities.

There are two reasons. First, of course, radio is great exposure. Nothing has diminished the impact of radio as a means of delivering message. You'll have a captive audience -- in their cars -- during drive times.

Give them a reason to listen and they'll stick with you. Also, radio is an intimate medium that allows you to speak directly to the listener -- and paint a picture in their imagination about your issue, product or service -- with little distraction from visual images.

Also, radio is a great way to get on the air without the distractions of the TV studio. They include lights, makeup, the stare of the camera, your posture and clothing, floor-manager signals and the need to appear rested and physically engaged -- even if it is 8 p.m. after a 12-hour workday.

Appearance counts for a lot on television. The way your clothing "reads" on camera, the size of the bags under your eyes, razor stubble, body language and the distractions of jewelry are a few pitfalls. And if you're like me, with a great face for radio, you'll especially welcome the opportunity to do an interview in shirtsleeves, late in the afternoon, and not worry that you look like Richard Nixon at the first televised presidential debate.

Remember a few basics before and during the interview:

Listen to the interviewer's program a few times before it's your day in the studio. Know the host's style -- and whether it is confrontational or supportive.

Call the interviewer to find out generally what kinds of questions you'll get.

Nail down your messages. Be prepared with three "must-say" messages, the things you will convey during the interview under any circumstances. "Bridge" over to those messages.

Arrive a few minutes early so you are not running into the studio huffing and puffing. Before you go on, be sure to practice your key messages.

Relax. It will show in your voice at the interview.

Keep these guidelines in mind during the interview:

-- Radio provides a number of natural advantages for the interviewee. One of the most important is the freedom to look at detailed notes while on the air, something that would be a no-no on TV. Nothing takes the place of preparation -- knowing exactly what you want to say and having your key messages nailed down. But having notes in front of you -- as long as you don't read them verbatim -- ensures that you will not forget any of your key points.

-- Be interesting. Explain why what you have to say is of consequence to the listener. Use figures sparingly. Save the jargon and the reams of data for your next staff meeting.

-- Remember that the silence belongs to the interviewer, who will do whatever it takes to avoid "dead air." Listen carefully to the question, answer it succinctly and then shut up. Don't get trapped embellishing your answer unnecessarily -- or worse, boring the listeners by being windy -- just because the interviewer is silent for a few beats. This is much harder to do on television. When the interviewer is not talking, the camera is on you and, unless you're good at this stuff, you end up shifting around. Very awkward. Watch what anchors do before they go to commercial -- they just look straight into the camera and wait! Do the same.

-- If your schedule is tight, suggest a telephone interview. Wherever you are, you can do a phone interview -- from home, your hotel or a meeting room. Forget using the cell phone. Most radio programs will not let you use them because of the invariable poor reception.

Good luck!

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Austin Radio Stations - By: Dane

In a time when even Clear Channel is being bought by another radio conglomerate, commercial radio is becoming less regionally distinct, with a handful of radio announcers beaming their voices across the country from one central location, and losing all local flavor in the process. Luckily for Austin, there are three different noncommercial radio stations to choose from:KVRX, KOOP, and KUT.

KVRX is the only Austin-based radio station operated and managed solely by UT students. The station began in 1988 as KTSB, after a couple years of lobbying the university. Though KUT is also run by UT, it has very little student involvement. KTSB originally was only available via an audio feed through cable television, but in 1994 the station officially changed its call letters to KVRX, and purchased the last remaining FM band. As opposed to commercial stations, KVRX promotes diversity in musical genres, with their motto being, “None of the Hits, All of the Time.” The only programming stipulation the station requires is for the on-air staff to play a minimum of five different music genres and two Texas artists every hour. The station also works closely with many local clubs, promoting up and coming bands, and releases a series of annual CDs called “Local Live”, featuring artists the station captured playing live in their studios throughout the year. They have since dumped the awkward cable casting for web casting, so new DJ’s get their feet wet working over the internet before they hit the air waves.

The same year KVRX went live on the last FM frequency, so did KOOP, Austin’s community radio station, which actually shares the same 91.7 frequency that KVRX uses, with KOOP mostly broadcasting during daytime hours, and KVRX during the evenings. Though KOOP has had its fair share of internal struggles, the programming is wildly diverse, with shows dedicated to different music genres, talk shows on many topics, and some Spanish speaking programs as well. Any member of the Austin community can apply for their own radio program. Many shows, such as the swanky Saturday morning favorite, “The Lounge Show” and the garage rock and power pop stalwart “Stronger Than Dirt”, have been on the air since the station’s inception over 13 years ago. Recently KOOP radio has had an unfortunate rash of fires, with the second one in February of 2006 taking out the entire downtown building that contained their offices. In January of this year, a disgruntled volunteer was charged with arson after he admitted starting a fire causing $300,000 worth of damage, from which KOOP is still recovering.

KUT has been the radio station for the University of Texas since 1922. Today, it is Austin’s National Public Radio station, and also hosts several music programs throughout the day. John Aielli was hired on in 1965, and his show Eklektikos is one of the station’s most popular. Along with playing a wide array of musical styles, Aielli has many guests drop by the studio for an interview, from Carol Channing to Timothy Leary. The station has a live performance from local and touring acts drop in almost every day. In November of 2007, NPR chose KUT as one of twelve national stations to launch NPR Music, a new music discovery website. All partners will provide content including live concerts, studio sessions, features and reviews. Through this new site, KUT will be able to provide worldwide insight on Austin music, and help promote local acts in front of a much wider audience, something that seems harder and harder to find through local commercial radio.

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Radio City RockettesTickets Like No Other! - By: Al Terry

The airports and transportation in New York had a busy time directing tourists towards the Radio City Music Hall, between November 9 and December 30, 2006. The Hall was all set to dazzle with the 75 Christmas Spectacular!

The Hall is located in the middle of Rockefeller Center at 1260 6th Avenue, New York. There are three airports in the metropolitan city of New York, LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy International, and Newark Liberty International. All the three airports saw a rush of tourists from across the world, eager to attend the grand Spectacular. The latest news buzzing around town was that of the Christmas event. The stage was set. The audience was ready.

The entire city was dipped in the aura of Christmas, right from November, thanks to this Christmas event at the Hall. Such was the fever of Spectacular, that the management had allowed cameras inside the Hall. However, people were still prohibited from clicking picture during the performance. There were a slew of arrangements for audience.

And this was not just a once-for-all event. It happens every year. The Hall, which opened its doors to the world on December27, 1932, has continued to entertain fans and spread frenzy in every nook and corner, where it could reach. This Hall was constructed to host events and, later, turned out to one of the biggest tourists attractions in New York City. The Hall has achieved the official landmark position in 1978.

When Christmas event begins, the price of tickets shoots up to $50 and $150! But nobody is bothered about the price; it’s all about finding a space in the Hall to watch bedazzling things happening on stage. The Spectacular features various sets and scenes. Every year, there is something different for the audience. Generally, they show scenes from “Nutcracker” 12 days prior to Christmas. At times, you can watch the Jesus story in the form of live animation.

The last year Christmas Spectacular saw the Rockettes set the stage on fire with a couple of numbers. Their kick lines and their leggy moves made the audience drool over them. If you are the one, who attends the Christmas show every year at the Hall, then you might have noticed that there are three performances that are evergreen in the celebration. They are the scenes from “The Living Nativity”, Rockette’s disguised as Wooden Soldiers, and the ever faithful Santa! Some say it’s the real one. You will have to watch the show to believe it!

If you haven’t been in the Christmas event ever, then book your tickets for this year’s Spectacular. About 300 million people so far have watched the grand event in Radio City Music Hall. And the number is speculated to double within a few years. Talk about heights of popularity!

“The Living Nativity” is a complete entertainer. They even make use of live animals such as camels on stage! And when Santa arrives on stage, there’s just one word that slips from your tongue, “Spectacular!”

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Old time radio isn't just for oldies - By: Ned Norris

Travel back in time half a century or more, to a time when milk was delivered to the nation's doorsteps in glass bottles, when pop-up toasters were a new technical innovation and when sliced bread was hitting the shelves ... back when times were simple ...

...there was old-time-radio.

Of course, we call it "old-time-radio" today but back in the 1930s, 40s and 50s, radio was the newest, most popular and powerful medium around. Radio was to the 1930s what the Internet was to the 1990s.

The years between 1959 and 1962 are often referred to as the Golden Age of Radio -- and radio programs that were broadcast during that period had significantly more variety than radio programming today.

The shows captured the hearts and imaginations of Americans from coast to coast. It was a time when families would gather 'round the radio in the living room -- that "magic box" that had the mysterious power to snatch laughter, tears, drama, thrills and adventure out of the air and bring it into our homes.

The Golden Age of Radio started in 1929 with the debut of radio shows like The Goldbergs, True Detective Mysteries, National Farm and Home Hour, and the Rudy Vallee Show. It continued through into the 1930s when shows like Fibber McGee and Molly, Lux Radio Theater, The Aldrich Family, Bob Hope, and the Al Jolson Show hit the airwaves.

By the 1940s radio broadcasting was in full flow. Shows like Abbott and Costello, Escape, Suspense, This is Your FBI, the Judy Canova Show, You Bet Your Life, and The Adventures of Phillip Marlow dominated the airwaves

By the time the 1950s came around radio had a serious competitor in the form of television, but many high quality shows could be heard every night of the week. Gusnmoke, Dimension X, Tales of the Texas Rangers, Dr. Kildare and The Sixty-Four Dollar Question were heard by millions.

As the 1950s came to a close the glory years of radio were coming to an end. In September 1962 the last episodes of Suspense and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar were broadcast. It was the end of a glorious era. An era that exploded into the public consciousness in the 1920s, but had finally been cast aside in favor of the new visual medium of television.

What happened to all of those wonderful old time radio shows and why would anyone want to listen to these shows today?

It's been over seventy years since Amos n' Andy first hit the airwaves, nearly fifty years since Fibber McGee's junk-filled closet crashed down on anyone foolish enough to open the door, and over forty years since Johnny Dollar filed his last expenses claim, so why would anyone want to listen to radio shows that are several decades old when we have hundreds of TV and cable channels to choose from, and an endless selection of big screen movies, not to mention a massive selection of online entertainment with all its interactive bells and whistles?

One of the primary reasons is nostalgia for the "Good Old Days". Old-time-radio shows enable listeners to take a pleasant stroll down memory lane to when times were simple. For the older generations it brings back memories of when they were younger, and for todays youngsters it provides a wonderful insight into just how much lives have changed over the years.

Another reason why the old time radio shows are seeing a renaissance is the amazing variety of shows that were recorded during radio's golden period. There are thousands of old time-radio programs to appeal to every taste, mood and age group, covering everything from surreal comedy through to spine tingling thrillers.

Finally, there an ever increasing desire for wholesome entertainment. Old-time-radio shows offer a refreshing respite from the vulgarities, profanities, sex and violence that punctuate modern-day TV, movies and other forms of entertainment.

Fortunately, over the years many people have collected and restored these old shows so that they can be enjoyed again as much by older listeners as a new generation coming to them for the first time. Ironically, it was the growth in popularity of a brand new technological medium, the Internet, that really helped to make these classic radio shows available to a wider audience.

So, whether it is for nostalgia reasons, for wholesomeness, or just for plain entertainment value, old-time radio shows are becoming an increasingly popular alternative to today's mainstream media and one that is well worth checking out whether you're 9 or 90.

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A Brief History Of The Radio - By: Roberto Sedycias

It is expect that nearly every household in the United States has at least one radio. The invention of the radio was dependent upon two previous discoveries: the electromagnet and telegraph.

The electromagnet was discovered in 1825. This discovery opened the doors to global communication! Five years later, Joseph Henry successfully transmitted an electric current via wire which was stretched over a mile and which caused an electromagnet to trigger the sounding of a bell. Thus, the electric telegraph was born. One of the most recognizable names associated with the telegraph is Samuel Morse who is most notable for the series of dots (brief sound) and dashes (more sustained sound) which was used to transmit messages by alphabet code (thus known as Morse Code). Telegraph became the sole means of rapid long distance communication until 1877 and the invention of the telephone.

Batteries are interesting, aren`t they? Used by the general consumer, they are small, but powerfully packed instruments which produce power used for many cameras, alarm clocks, radios, and other devices. What makes this power production possible? In the case of the telephone and it`s early design and use, batteries produced the essential source of power for the electromagnet.

Batteries have two ends to which one is assigned a `+` or positive, and the other a `-` or negative. When a battery operated device is switched on, the electrons which are produced by the batteries, quickly move from the negative side to the positive side of the batteries. Something was needed to interrupt this rapid flow of electrons or find the batteries totally expended in a brief time. In order to accomplish this, a wire is often inserted between the positive and negative terminals and a `load`, such as a radio, creating a small magnetic field in the wire. The electromagnetic waves which are present now, have the capability to transmit sounds (speech, music, and so on) as well as visual images undetected by sight through the air.

There are several scientists who must be mentioned as essential to the telephone as it is known to most of us. Mahlon Loomis created wireless telegraph. Guglielmo Marconi, proved the possibility of radio communication. In 1985 Marconi, transmitted and received a radio signal. Using the Morse alphabet, he sent the first wireless signal which was transmitted across the English Channel and in due time, he was able to receive the Morse letter S which began in England and reached Newfoundland which became the beginning of transatlantic radiotelegraphy (1902).

Wireless signals gained far reaching use as a means of communication for rescue work when an accident or disaster occurred at sea. In 1899 the United States Army began utilize wireless communication which originated from a lightship off Fire Island. The US Navy was about two years behind the Army in utilizing wireless telegraphy.

In 1903, President Roosevelt (Theodore) and King Edward VII communicated via this new and improving technology. The well known Robert Perry, using radiotelegraphy, conveyed the message that he had `found the Pole`.

The first AM radio entered the world of telecommunication in the early 1900`s. This device made the use of somewhat weak waves possible for communication. This was the time when the term `radio`, as we know today for radio devices, began to be used.

It is believed that in December 23, 1900, professor Reginald Aubrey Fessenden was the first person to successfully transmit human voice by radio waves. By 1915, speech was first sent across the United States beginning in New York City and sent to San Francisco. Somewhat later, transmission occurred across the Atlantic Ocean from Arlington, Virginia, to Paris at the Eiffel Tower.

It is truly fascinating all the scientists and the physics theories that led to the invention of the radio. Marconi, Alexander Popov, Oliver Lodge, Fessenden and many others, have all made important contributions to an invention that made the world so different, that most likely none of them would envision. The radio era was born.

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Public Radio Joins Cyberspace - By: Philip Nicosia

First, it was only the publications that went online featuring both texts and photos. Now, with the Internet technology fast changing, what do we have? Right, multimedia at its best unlike never experienced before. Audio and video clips are currently being streamed to the Internet allowing people to watch and hear news and features via the computer. Now, radio has also joined the bandwagon through the podcasts that are made available online. And it’s not only via the PC that one can listen to radio shows but also through other portable audio and video devices like the laptop and iPods.

Since podcasting started to spread in 2006, several public radio shows have been made available as podcasts. Authorities in the broadcasting industry say this is the first venture into cyberspace offering free, on-demand and downloadable content to users 24/7. They also see podcasting as a great way to raise public radio’s profile among listeners and attract the younger set of web surfers who have somehow, if not totally, abandoned their traditional radios.

Podcasts are easy to produce the reason why most of those available online are created by amateurs covering a wide range of topics. Online public radio also benefits loyal listeners who may have missed their favorite shows. Podcasts usually archives all shows allowing listeners to tune in to what they have missed anytime and anywhere. This technology is indeed an effective way to offer value to listeners and utilize existing content, according to a producer at the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. (CBC) Todd Maffin. Unlike the traditional radio which dictates the schedules of programs, with podcasts listeners can set their own time in listening to their favorite shows.

With the availability of public radio and podcasts online, sales of portable audio players have also gone up. Last year, three months before Christmas, Apple reportedly sold 4.5 million iconic iPods, six times more than its sales in the same period in 2005. Meanwhile, the Consumer Electronics Association foresees approximately 10 million players of all available brands to sell this 2007.

Right now, podcasts are fast becoming a trend that capable of transforming the $21 billion radio industry. There are several factors to take into account – no need for licenses, no frequencies required to get a clear reception and no towers involved to ensure a wide reach. Utilizing the Internet alone already assures a global reach and a target audience, to boot. The growth of podcasts can be attributed to two recent technological trends – the blogs and the MP3 players including Apple’s iPod. Thanks to them, listening to radio shows have never been easier and more convenient.

Undoubtedly, the digital revolution has reached radio. Radio programs are delivered in various ways from the Internet to satellite and cellular phones. And it’s a reality that standardized radio programs plus the intrusion of advertisements on commercial airwaves have bored listeners prompting them to find alternatives.

For its part, the traditional radio industry is getting affected by this trend. An analyst at Merrill Lynch and Company Laraine Mancini, however, stressed that although the industry is challenged, it is not dead. Commercial radio, according to reports, still attracts over 200 million listeners each week.

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Text Message Marketing for Radio Stations -- Interactivity on a New Frequency - By: Robert Bentz

There are three things that we never leave home without any more--your keys, wallet, and mobile phone.

Note that we no longer have a need for a watch. Those of us who still wear watches do so only because it’s a nice piece of jewelry; it’s no longer a functional item with a cell phone in your pocket.

There were 157 billion text messages sent in the United States last year! That’s up 61% over the 98 billion text messages sent in 2005! There are now more cell phones in the United States than there are internet connections.

And, if you’re trying to reach teens and young adults with email, that is just so yesterday. Text messaging represents 48% of all written communication by 15 to 24-year-olds. Remember pen and paper? Only 5% of 15 to 24-year-olds written communication is done the old fashioned way.

But, perhaps the greatest advantage of text message marketing is that you can reach your audience anytime, anywhere, any place. 84% of all consumers keep their cell phone on and with them 24 hours per day and 94% of all text messages are opened and read. That’s why The New York Times called mobile marketing "the most powerful advertising medium of all time."

We all know teens love to text; 29% of teens send more than ten texts per day. But, if you think text messaging is just for teens, think again. 39% of active text message users (those sending more than ten messages per week) are over the age of 35. Even Grandma does it now--8% of those over the age of 70 are now considered active text messagers. All told, 95 million Americans are in this elite group of active text messagers today.

Another invention going the way of the typewriter is the landline phone. 15% of all cell phone owners don’t bother to have a landline phone anymore and 31% are considering giving up their home phone in the next three years.

If you’re a radio station executive and you’re not offering text messaging by now, you may still be living in the Marconi era. The beauty of text messaging to radio listeners is that since so much of radio listening is done outside of access to general media, text may be the only medium available. If they’re in their car, on the beach, or at the office, there’s probably no competition from television or internet. Hence, radio and the cell phone are the means to reaching your target audience.

What do radio listeners want to do with text messaging? According to the Pew Study, they want to request songs, enter contests, and obtain station play lists. It’s not surprising then that the top text message applications for radio stations to date have been contests, song requests and dedications, vote lines, station play lists, and enhanced advertising.

Enhanced advertising is where the game is starting to change for radio stations. What was once a promotional tool has now become a sales tool. What was once a cost center for a radio station has now become a revenue center.

94% of all text messages are opened and read. No other medium can make that claim, not even radio. That’s why forward looking radio station sales teams are now up-selling their customers with text programs. And, it’s working because the advertising works. It’s no longer just a spot buy when you add an interactive text promotion to the on-air commercial. Some account executives are getting in on buys in demos where they were once shutout. Others are gaining additional market share on the buy by bundling spot buys with a station text message campaign. Mobile marketing offers the sales team a weapon that others in the market simply don’t have.

Here’s how it works. Next time the radio station plans to give away tickets to a concert, why have 999 frustrated callers reaching busy signals and one lucky winner? With text messaging, all 1000 listeners get through to the station. There’s still only one lucky winner, but all the entrants receive the station advertiser’s marketing message. More importantly, the station now has a database of 1000 opt-in P-1 listeners.

Next time the station has breaking news or a pre-sale buy of concert tickets, it will want to notify the opt-in database, thus providing another opportunity to put your advertiser’s message into the palm of the hands of your loyal station listeners. Your advertiser’s message gets through and your P-1’s feel like VIP’s.

According to Forrester Research, 43% of US marketers will be using mobile marketing within the next year. Mobile marketing is projected to generate $4.8 billion in revenue in 2011.

Radio needs to jump on the mobile marketing train. If it doesn’t, somebody else will.

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Satellite Radio: The Waves Of The Future? - By: John Pawlett

Satellite Radio Its here! Satellite radio is a new service being offered by two companies, XM Satellite Radio and Sirius Satellite Radio. Both companies are offering over 100 channels of streaming music and entertainment. High quality sound is achieved through the use of satellites orbiting high above. Satellite radio is commercial free and free from regulations by federal committees. The impossible, is now possible, hearing the same radio station across North America and from coast to coast. All made possible by XM satellite radio and Sirius satellite radio.

Normal radio has been around for decades and is part of many people’s lifestyle. This is changing. Regular radio is monitored and regulated by the Federal Communications Commission, whom has fined several radio stations and media companies within the last 3-4 years. The FCC has only fined radio stations a maximum of $27,500 per show no matter how man profanities were aired. Recently the FCC has been upping the ante and in conjunction with Congress has decided to raise the fine up to $500,000 per incident per station (Potter). A slap on the wrist has turned into a business-changing event. Sexually explicit comments by Bubba the Love Sponge and Howard Stern could get a station in trouble no doubt about it.

Clear Channel Radio dropped both shock jocks this year after being hit with record fines. (Potter) Recently Howard Stern has made a move to Sirius Satellite wireless in an effort to preserve his career and free speech. Consumers are reaching towards satellite radio as a way to hear unregulated news and content. Recently XM Satellite wireless has claimed to have over 3 million subscribers paying $9.99 per month and Sirius claims to have over 1.3 million customers paying $12.95 per month. Many of those customers pay an additional $2.99 per month for premium content such as the upcoming Howard Stern Show.

Several normal wireless stations and media outlets are realizing the potential to get their message across in a broad fashion. XM has launched a morning show, which is hosted by Bob Edwards, whom was fired earlier this year by National Public Radio. "The Bob Edwards Show" will air on a public satellite wireless channel that also features news and programs from Public wireless International, among others. Sirius has its own public wireless channel carrying NPR programs. Consumers and companies are demanding free speech and it seems that satellite wireless is the vehicle.

XM Satellite wireless and Sirius Satellite wireless have designed satellite broadcast systems that differ but they achieve the same high quality of satellite wireless. A milestone of this success is the fact that satellite wireless signals that are available across the United States and into Mexico and Canada. Rock and Roll No it’s not a genre any more! XM Satellite wireless has two satellites named Rock and Roll, which remain in parallel geostationary orbit to provide wireless coverage throughout the United States. Sirius Satellite wireless has chose to use three satellites in an inclined elliptical orbit. This configuration provides 16 hours per satellite of signal, which gives a great redundancy if any satellite were to fail. Playing it smart, Sirius and XM both have spare satellites, which can be called on in a moments notice if needed.

XM satellite wireless and Sirius satellite wireless have Earth based broadcast stations that are used to send up information to the satellites, which is then dispersed through out the globe. Sirius and XM both have disk jockeys that manage, create and program music which is then sent up to the satellites. The information is then taken in by the satellites and sent through a rebroadcast of the streams to earth.

The Major advantage of this is that, unlike earth-based wireless stations whose signals reach listeners 150 miles away, satellite wireless signals have a huge reach, and are receivable anywhere within the continental United States and hundreds of miles in each direction of the borders. Satellite wireless is growing to become a worldwide network and offerings are growing throughout the world. XM satellite radio and Sirius satellite radio are making it happen.

Unregulated Satellite Radio is the answer for free speech in a government regulated airwaves arena. Not only can listeners hear unbiased information but also they can listen to it anywhere in the United States. Media giants are jumping to get the piece of the pie regarding satellite radio, as the new wave of the future is satellite radio.

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Barry Michaels-Radio is My Life! - By: Dieter Martin

Thirty year broadcast veteran Barry Michaels, ('Michaels In The Morning') has quite a few stories to tell! His life began quietly enough, growing up a on a picturesque strip of land in the southeastern United States, with a Mom and Dad to admire and a support group of aunts and uncles that many don’t have today. Barry became interested in radio at an early age, becoming a ‘gopher’ for one local radio personality and quickly learning where the emphasis is placed in the term ’show business’. Barry's career began in earnest after college, when he finally screwed up his courage to apply at a small radio station near his hometown, where he spoke mostly to cows. Little did management know that he would have paid them to be on the air! His career has had more than it’s share of ups and downs, and you'll get to meet some of the most talented people in the business plus you'll cheer the heroes and clinch your teeth at the bad guys! Barry also honors those who entertained and inspired an entire generation of radio personalities-The voices on those fifty thousand watt behemoths with legendary call letters like WLS, WCFL, WABC and more.

From sleeping in his Volkswagen 'Bug' to traveling across the United States five times in search of the perfect on air radio job, Barry's stories are poignant and laugh out loud funny. Learn how Barry was almost gunned down in a radio station in Orlando, Florida before his boss intervened. See radio through his eyes when he begins work at a rock and roll radio station that employs a Catholic priest as a 'DJ’, and dodges beer bottles in one of the many bars he makes appearances in for his radio station.

The 'Radio Road' is fraught with many bumps along the way and you may even see yourself as Barry attempts to raise three young sons as a single father and tries a comeback after a bitter divorce and child custody battle. You may not want to enter the thirty five dollar a week almost condemned house Barry was living in while awaiting the court’s ruling. You really don’t want to wake up in his room during a thunderstorm as rats prepare to feast on his toes! Meet his new landlord, who’s down on his luck too, and has a secretive past with the United States Army. From personal and professional disasters to ’top of the mountain’ triumphs, Barry's adventures have taken him from the beautiful stillness of his blue Virginia mountains to the golden Pacific ocean--all seen through the window of his beloved Volkswagen Beetle, which he still owns. It's radio, it’s life, and it's real. Come along for the ride, and find out the true stories of those 'masked riders of the hertzian wave.' With photo and audio collection.

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