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Author Archives: Paul Riismandel
Slacker Radio adds 6 million users since February relaunch
On Thursday Slacker Radio announced that it added 6 million listeners since the service relaunched with a new design in February. That’s when Slacker upped the ante with unlimited free listening to its streaming, curated stations on PCs and mobile … finish reading Slacker Radio adds 6 million users since February relaunch
Posted in Internet radio, mobile, mobile radio, Uncategorized
Tagged iHeartRadio, Internet radio, Pandora, Slacker, Slacker Radio, streaming
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Dr. Demento documentary close to Kickstarter goal
There’s a lot of love here at Radio Survivor for the most famous and prolific booster of humorous, novelty and parody music on the radio, Dr. Demento. Filmmakers Scott McKenzie and Devin Lucas want to document the life of the … finish reading Dr. Demento documentary close to Kickstarter goal
Posted in history, music
Tagged documentary, Dr. Demento, Kickstarter, novelty songs
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What is Radio? conference podcasts, for those who couldn’t be there
I am jealous that my Radio Survivor colleagues Jennifer and Matthew were both able to attend the What is Radio? conference this past weekend in Portland, OR, while I could not. Nevertheless, I am glad that they were able to … finish reading What is Radio? conference podcasts, for those who couldn’t be there
Radius creates an on-air exhibition space for transmission art in Chicago
Several times a month, mysterious and unique sounds appear on the Chicago airwaves. Listeners might hear the rumble and pop of very low frequency signals generated by environmental electromagnetic fluctuations, or collaged field recordings from distant city streets. Some may … finish reading Radius creates an on-air exhibition space for transmission art in Chicago
Posted in Internet radio, podcasting
Tagged Audio Relay, free103point9, Hertzian space, Jeff Kolar, Radius, transmission art, WGXC
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A quarter century on, micropower pioneer Mbanna Kantako still broadcasts to Illinois capital
An uncompromising voice for human rights, unafraid to make unrestrained and harsh criticisms of local and federal officials, is still heard on the airwaves of Illinois capital city. Despite multiple letters and visits from the FCC over the years, the … finish reading A quarter century on, micropower pioneer Mbanna Kantako still broadcasts to Illinois capital
Radio Free Sarawak broadcasts independent voices to Malaysian Borneo
Al Jazeera reports on the unlicensed Radio Free Sarawak which is making itself a thorn in the side of the Malaysian government, broadcasting independent voices in the run-up to general elections in that country. Sarawak is a former British colony … finish reading Radio Free Sarawak broadcasts independent voices to Malaysian Borneo
Posted in international, shortwave
Tagged Borneo, free radio, Malaysia, Radio Free Sarawak, Sarawak, shortwave, unlicensed radio
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Is AM revitalization a cover to force an all-digital transition?
We received a couple of comments on my post about the revitalization of AM radio pointing to pieces that make convincing arguments that it was not a mere suggestion made at NAB last week to go all-digital with HD Radio … finish reading Is AM revitalization a cover to force an all-digital transition?
Is AM radio worth revitalizing?
This week is the annual National Association of Broadcasters show in Las Vegas, which brings thousands of broadcasters, manufacturers, producers and journalists together to talk about and see what’s next for broadcasting. Radio tends to play a very quiet second … finish reading Is AM radio worth revitalizing?
Posted in commercial radio, FCC, HD Radio
Tagged Ajit Pai, AM Radio, FCC, hipster dog, mediumwave, NAB, National Association of Broadcasters
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Citing budget cuts BBC & Voice of America cut back shortwave broadcasts
State broadcasters around the world have been cutting back on their shortwave transmissions over the last few years, typically attributing the reductions to a combination of budget challenges and declining listenership. With the start of April and the beginning of … finish reading Citing budget cuts BBC & Voice of America cut back shortwave broadcasts
Posted in international, shortwave
Tagged Arabic, BBC, sequester, sequestration, shortwave, VOA, Voice of America
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Decentralized Dance Party aims to Kickstart documentary & global radio parties
Last year we posted about the Decentralized Dance Party’s appearance at SXSW. The DDP uses a low-power unlicensed FM transmitter worn in a backpack, instead of a PA, to broadcast dance party music in public places to participants carrying boombox … finish reading Decentralized Dance Party aims to Kickstart documentary & global radio parties
Posted in fun and games, pirate radio
Tagged DDP, Decentralized Dance Party, Kickstarter, micropower, unlicensed radio
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