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Radio was a highlight at an otherwise lackluster 2012 Consumer Electronics Show

It’s been a week since the Consumer Electronics Show wrapped up in Las Vegas, and I apologize to Radio Survivor readers for not having kept closer track this year. Warm Las Vegas certainly seemed like it would have been a … finish reading Radio was a highlight at an otherwise lackluster 2012 Consumer Electronics Show

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Holiday gifts for the Radio Survivor: Paul’s recommended gear

Following up on Jennifer’s well-rounded radio gift guide and Matthew’s essential recommendations for radio books, I’ve assembled a list of gear I recommend to enhance the radio listening experience, from broadcast to internet. I have tried everything on this list, … finish reading Holiday gifts for the Radio Survivor: Paul’s recommended gear

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2011 Holiday Gift Guide for Radio Fans

If you are getting a jump on holiday shopping on this Cyber Monday, then it’s a perfect time to start sleuthing out radio-related gifts for your friends and family. While you’re at it, you can also help support Radio Survivor … finish reading 2011 Holiday Gift Guide for Radio Fans

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Sony to end manufacture of minidisc, a stalwart of radio studios

Minidisc is an audio technology that never quite took off in the US the same way it did in Asia, and especially Japan. After enjoying a brief period of mainstream popularity just prior to the introduction of the iPod, many … finish reading Sony to end manufacture of minidisc, a stalwart of radio studios

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Radio at CES: Not much new under the sun

Every day I watched the news reports and press releases from the just-ended 2011 Consumer Electronics Show hoping for some interesting radio news. Instead, what we got was mostly more of the same. You might call it CES 2010 2.0. … finish reading Radio at CES: Not much new under the sun

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What’s in store for radio at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show

The annual Consumer Electronics Show kicks off this Thursday in Las Vegas. While all the biggest buzz around the show is in anticipation of new tablet competitors for Apple’s iPad, we can still expect to hear announcements of new radio … finish reading What’s in store for radio at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show

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Radio Survivor’s Holiday Gift Guide Round-Up

Happy Holidays from Radio Survivor! As the shopping season gets even more frenetic, we wanted to help simplify things for you by sharing a few of the radio-themed gift guides that we’ve put together for our readers over the past … finish reading Radio Survivor’s Holiday Gift Guide Round-Up

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Paul’s Recommended Radios for Holiday Gifty Time

Radios make great gifts, especially for someone who is dedicated listener. Whether your favorite listener is into all-news, NPR, talk, college, community, music or even shortwave, a nice radio can really enhance the listening experience. I own and use all … finish reading Paul’s Recommended Radios for Holiday Gifty Time

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2010 Holiday Gift Guide for Radio Fans

Happy Cyber Monday! If you’re starting your holiday shopping, don’t forget radio-related gifts. Last year I wrote a handy guide outlining the most perfect radio-themed gifts for the different types of people on your list. That list is still a … finish reading 2010 Holiday Gift Guide for Radio Fans

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It’s official, Randy’s gone

As anticipated, today Randy Michaels, CEO of Tribune Company, formerly of Clear Channel, one of the grand architects behind the current state of commercial radio, resigned from his post at Tribune. This is how his former company’s flagship paper put … finish reading It’s official, Randy’s gone

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