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Category Archives: Information
Like indie radio, but on paper
‘Zines are like the college or community radio of the print media world. Or maybe LPFM or pirate radio are a more appropriate comparisons, since ‘zines tend to be more personal, limited in distribution, and sometimes reproduced surreptitiously on office … finish reading Like indie radio, but on paper
FCC says nationwide Emergency Alert System tesk was pretty OK, will know more later
At 2 PM Eastern time this afternoon some percentage of US radio listeners and television viewers heard or saw the national EAS test. I was in the main studio of Northwestern University’s WNUR-FM (where I serve as advisor), and waited … finish reading FCC says nationwide Emergency Alert System tesk was pretty OK, will know more later
Posted in emergencies, FCC, Information
Tagged EAS, Emergency Alert System, emergency communication, FCC, FEMA, nationwide test
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Radio Survivor is Looking for Contributors and a Marketing Intern
We’re excited to announce that Radio Survivor is looking to expand its team. Founded by Matthew Lasar, Paul Riismandel and Jennifer Waits in 2009, Radio Survivor covers all things radio and we need your help. Contributing Editors We are seeking … finish reading Radio Survivor is Looking for Contributors and a Marketing Intern
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Tagged editorial, help wanted, intern position, Radio Survivor, writing jobs
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Happy Birthday, Radio Survivor (we’re two!)
This weekend, Radio Survivor embarked on the Terrible Twos. On June 11, 2009 we posted our first story on Low Power FM radio. Jennifer Waits, Paul Riismandel, and I have been blogging away ever since. 24 months later, our mission … finish reading Happy Birthday, Radio Survivor (we’re two!)
Posted in fun and games, Information
Tagged Jennifer Waits, Matthew Lasar, Paul Riismandel, Radio Survivor
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Room-Sharing at CMJ Music Marathon in Radio Survivor Classifieds
An under-utilized feature on Radio Survivor is the free Classified Ads section on the upper-right side of the website. Our dream is that people will post radio-related events, job opportunities, requests for equipment, and more. I often run across people … finish reading Room-Sharing at CMJ Music Marathon in Radio Survivor Classifieds
Chile Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings: Shortwave Radio Providing Emergency Info & Communications
In times of emergency shortwave radio, operated by both amateurs a/k/a hams and government agencies can provide an information lifeline when wired and cellular communications are disrupted. Right now shortwave is being used in the aftermath of the Chile earthquake … finish reading Chile Earthquake and Tsunami Warnings: Shortwave Radio Providing Emergency Info & Communications
Posted in emergencies, Information, shortwave
Tagged amateur radio, Chile, earthquke, emergency, Ham, shortwave, single-sideband, SSB, Tsunami
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What is a Radio Survivor? Matthew’s P.O.V.
It’s way too early to start writing self-congratulatory histories of this web site, but since Jennifer asked for the back story on how we got started, who am I to refuse . . . I first approached Paul Riismandel last … finish reading What is a Radio Survivor? Matthew’s P.O.V.
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Tagged Jennifer Waits, Matthew Lasar, Paul Riismandel, radiosurvivor.com, what is radio?
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Radio Survivor launches Classified Ads and Events feature
When Voice Over pro Ron Reid of Lubbock, Texas contacted us about his services this week, we sadly informed him that we’re not a radio show (we just like radio shows and write about them). But it also became clear … finish reading Radio Survivor launches Classified Ads and Events feature
Pirates on 87.9FM at Greater Risk?
I was disappointed but unsurprised to learn about the end of Pirate Cat Radio’s unlicensed FM broadcast resulting from the FCC issuing a notice of apparent liability (NAL) to Pirate Cat’s operator Monkey Man a/k/a Daniel K. Roberts. However, I … finish reading Pirates on 87.9FM at Greater Risk?
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Tagged 87.9FM, FCC, Florida, NAL, Pirate Cat radio, pirate radio, unlicensed
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The Clock Is Winding Down for Channel 6 Backdoor to FM
Regular readers may recall that I’ve been doggedly pursuing the minor phenomenon of analog TV channel 6 broadcasters exploiting their audio signal’s proximity to the FM dial to become radio broadcasters. At present the only analog TV stations capable of … finish reading The Clock Is Winding Down for Channel 6 Backdoor to FM
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Tagged 87.7fm, channel 6, FCC, lptv, Media Bureau, noncommercial radio
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