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Category Archives: emergencies
WMBR DJ’s 8-hour Radio Marathon during Boston Lockdown
I hadn’t really given much thought to how DJs in Boston coped with the the lockdown during the search for the Boston Marathon bombing suspect until I read a fascinating story about a college radio DJ at M.I.T. radio station … finish reading WMBR DJ’s 8-hour Radio Marathon during Boston Lockdown
Posted in college radio, emergencies
Tagged Boston lockdown, Boston Marathon bombing, college radio, wmbr
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Happy holidays: here’s an emergency radio
I live in San Francisco, where we have big nasty earthquakes. You may live in New York City or New Jersey or Texas, where you have truly scary hurricanes. Chances are that wherever you dwell, some planetary upheaval happens every … finish reading Happy holidays: here’s an emergency radio
City of Galveston Asks Cumulus to Consider Donating Silent KSTB to Community Group
The Galveston Daily News is reporting that a local group, Galveston Community Radio, is calling for Cumulus to donate its silenced station KSTB 101.5 FM (Crystal Beach, Texas) to them. According to the article, “If Cumulus agreed, Galveston Community Radio … finish reading City of Galveston Asks Cumulus to Consider Donating Silent KSTB to Community Group
Posted in commercial radio, community radio, emergencies
Tagged Cumulus, Galveston Community Radio, hurricane, Hurricane Ike, KSTB
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2012 Holiday Gift Guide for Radio Fans
In honor of the official start of the holiday shopping season, it’s time for an update to my annual list of radio gift ideas. If you are making your purchases online, you can help support Radio Survivor by shopping through … finish reading 2012 Holiday Gift Guide for Radio Fans
Posted in books, emergencies, fun and games, pop culture
Tagged books, gift guide, Holiday gift guide, radio books
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Hurricane Sandy Knocks Many East Coast Radio Stations off the Air
Since yesterday I’ve been glued to TV, Twitter, and Facebook to hear and see coverage about the effects of Hurricane Sandy as it hit land in the United States. My thoughts go out to everyone who has suffered because of … finish reading Hurricane Sandy Knocks Many East Coast Radio Stations off the Air
Posted in college radio, commercial radio, community radio, emergencies
Tagged college radio, hurricane, Hurricane Sandy
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Hurricane Sandy takes down WFMU transmitter
Hurricane Sandy is taking its toll on community radio. This just in from WFMU in New Jersey: Frank The Storm has taken our 91.1 fm transmitter off the air, as of Monday at 3:00pm. We’re trying to get the transmitter … finish reading Hurricane Sandy takes down WFMU transmitter
Solar flares: should broadcast radio stations be worried?
This month saw an uptick in solar flares—huge Coronal Mass Ejections from our Sun that can spark gorgeous Aurora Borealis effects around the world, but also disrupt radio communications. By “radio” the experts often mean high frequency communications systems, but … finish reading Solar flares: should broadcast radio stations be worried?
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
Posted in books, electronics, emergencies, pop culture
Tagged clock radio, emergency radio, holiday gifts, radio gift guide, radio gifts
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In some places the EAS test wasn’t so successful
While many broadcasters had no problems receiving and retransmitting last week’s nationwide Emergency Alert System test, many others reports of problems are surfacing. John Anderson at DIYmedia.net compiled some of the glitches: Here in Wisconsin, radio stations broadcast 30 seconds … finish reading In some places the EAS test wasn’t so successful
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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