[IRCA] New Station -- What I Like To Do

[Kraig <Kraig@xxxxxxxxxx>]

When I hear a new station, yes I'm excited to add a new station to my 
log, but I also enjoy learning about where I'm hearing.

Using maps.bing.com, or any search engine, I find the city of the 
station. Where is it? History? What is it near? What "Things To Do", 
"Food", "Activities", population, etc are in and around the town? Is 
there a major industry or other interesting item in the town?

By doing some research on the town I'm able to somewhat get an 
understanding of the town, the people, the community and hopefully the 
station instead of simply logging a new one in my log book.

Here's an example. I recently heard WHBN Harrodsburg, Kentucky for the 
first time. Research Harrodsburg, KY and I learn they are a home 
rule-class city in Mercer County, Kentucky. Another. Recently heard WRSA 
in Saint Albans, VT is not too far from the Canadian border.

I find these things most interesting and informative.

73,

Kraig, KG4LAC
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