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Category Archives: radio obsessive profile
Radio Obsessive Profile #11: Paper Radio Publisher DJ Frederick
It’s been over a year since I’ve profiled a Radio Obsessive for Radio Survivor and I’m glad to say that I couldn’t resist the opportunity to learn more about DJ Frederick and his Paper Radio ‘zine. According to the Paper … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #11: Paper Radio Publisher DJ Frederick
Posted in college radio, piracy, radio obsessive profile, shortwave
Tagged 'zines, DJ Frederick, Paper Radio, radio obsessive, Signals, zine
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Radio Obsessive Profile #10: College Radio ‘Zinester Lew Houston
I’m a college radio history buff, so whenever I run across someone who has taken the time to document the early history of a college radio station I am beyond impressed. Lew Houston, formerly of WRKU radio at Kutztown University … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #10: College Radio ‘Zinester Lew Houston
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Tagged 'zines, college radio, college radio history, Finding WRKU, KUR, Kutztown University radio, Lew Houston, WKSC, WKUR, WRKU
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Radio Obsessive Profile #9: Engineering Radio’s Paul Thurst
Back in the olden days radio was owned by the geek crowd, with every science-savvy kid worth her salt crafting a home-made radio out of wires and household objects while sitting at the kitchen table. The earliest radio stations were … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #9: Engineering Radio’s Paul Thurst
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Tagged commercial radio, Engineering Radio, KUAM, Paul Thurst, public radio, radio engineers, radio obsessive, radio transmitters, vacuum tubes, VPR, WGY, WRUC
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Radio Obsessive Profile #8: Beloit College Radio Historian Dave De Anguera
The early history of college radio has not been documented sufficiently and much of it is sequestered away in the archives of colleges and universities. Last year I was thrilled to see Hugh Slotten’s book, Radio’s Hidden Voice: The Origins … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #8: Beloit College Radio Historian Dave De Anguera
Radio Obsessive Profile #6 and #7: Jonathan Winter and John Jenkins of American Museum of Radio and Electricity
Folks in Bellingham, Washington are lucky to have an amazing resource for radio history right in their backyard. What is now known as The American Museum of Radio and Electricity (AMRE) began in 1985 as the Bellingham Antique Radio Museum … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #6 and #7: Jonathan Winter and John Jenkins of American Museum of Radio and Electricity
Radio Obsessive Profile #5: Herculodge's Jeff McMahon- The Man Who Loved Radios Too Much
It’s time for another installment in our ongoing series Radio Obsessives, in which we share tales about people who are passionate about radio. So far we’ve profiled Garrett Wollman’s Radio Tower Quest, Jose Fritz and his amazing Arcane Radio Trivia … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #5: Herculodge's Jeff McMahon- The Man Who Loved Radios Too Much
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Tagged Herculodge, Jeff McMahon, KCRW, KFI, KJAZZ, KLAC, kpcc, radio obsessive, radio reviews, radios, vintage radios
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Radio Obsessive Profile #4: Seattle Radio Theatre Founder Feliks Banel
Radio passion takes a variety of forms. Some people love the artifacts and become avid collectors of vintage equipment, promotional materials, and publications. Some are scholars, meticulously curating radio’s history. And others seek out present-day radio gems in order to … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #4: Seattle Radio Theatre Founder Feliks Banel
Posted in history, pop culture, radio obsessive profile, radio scholarship
Tagged Christmas and radio, Feliks Banel, KBCS, KING, KIRO, KIXI, KPLU, KPTK, KUOW, live radio, radio drama, radio play, Seattle, Seattle Radio Theatre, WGN, yule log
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Radio Obsessive Profile #3: "Radio Sticker of the Day" Curator Greg Blouch
Recently I was tracking some college radio news when I ran across Greg Blouch’s website, “Radio Sticker of the Day.” Immediately I was taken back to my junior high school years when radio station stickers were a hot commodity. My … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #3: "Radio Sticker of the Day" Curator Greg Blouch
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Tagged 1980s, BBC, CFNY, college radio, commercial radio, Greg Blouch, KARP, KCRW, KISR, KMLE, KOME, NPR, Radio Sticker of the Day, radio stickers, wbez, WECI, wnyc, WOXY, WUWU, WWSU, WYSO, WZJX
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Radio Obsessive Profile #2: Jose Fritz's Arcane Radio Trivia
I’m awed by all the radio enthusiasts, collectors, historians, and scholars out there; so I’m going to try to feature some of my favorites on Radio Survivor in a new feature called Radio Obsessives. I didn’t realize it at the … finish reading Radio Obsessive Profile #2: Jose Fritz's Arcane Radio Trivia
Garrett Wollman's Radio Tower Quest
Fandom is an amazing thing and thanks to the Internet it’s easier and easier to find like-minded obsessives who share one’s passion for the most obscure objects, idols, and idiosyncrasies. Radio is no exception. Loads of websites document radio history, … finish reading Garrett Wollman's Radio Tower Quest
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Tagged AM, Archives @ BostonRadio.org, bbc radio 4, boston, college radio, DXing, fm, Garrett Wollman, kyca, NPR, public radio, radio history, radio towers, satellite radio, wbru, wbur, wbz, wcnk, whrb, whsd, wls, wmbr, wnbc, wncw, wrek, wxpn, wxrv
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