[Swlfest] 2006 Winterfest Program

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

2006 SWL WINTERFEST FORUMS SCHEDULE

FRIDAY 3 MARCH

0900-1000
	•	Will Radio Clubs Survive?
Some say that with the arrival of the internet, the need for radio  
clubs no longer exists.  Yet, several clubs have surveyed the  
landscape, adjusted to their new environments, and appear to be  
flourishing nonetheless.  Are radio clubs still relevant?  Sheldon  
Harvey leads a panel and the audience on a discussion of this timely  
topic for the hobby.

1030-1130
	•	The Year in Pirate and Clandestine Radio
George Zeller and crew review recent developments in unofficial, non- 
sanctioned, unlicensed, free, political dissident, and otherwise  
unruly wireless.

1330-1430
	•	The Scum Show (Totally Irresistable)
...with your hosts, Skip Arey and Tom Swisher. This year’s episode  
even has a theme: "You Can't Podcast a Scanner!" While many broadcast  
outlets present podcasting as an alternative content resource,  
scanning's "real time" nature keeps it both interesting and pod- 
proof!  (FYI: The Scum are posting a lot of local Kulpsville  
frequency information at www.scannerscum.com)

1500-1600
	•	SWL Gizmos
John Wagner surveys a collection of newly made available receiver  
accessories for portables and table tops, briefly describing each  
product and how it works (or perhaps doesn’t). If you’re looking for  
way to better reception, maybe you don’t a new radio. Perhaps one of  
these gizmo could be your answer.  (Special thanks to our good  
friends and longtime Fest supporter, Universal Radio in Reynoldsburg,  
Ohio, for supplying John with these samples.)
John Wagner

1630-1730
	•	A Radio Theatre
Bring the popcorn!  Steve Colletti presents a some rare and vintage  
videos and tapes having as their common denominator, radio as a theme.

1930-2030
	•	A Survey of the Radio Hobby
New to the radio hobby? Or maybe you’ve been around for a while but  
are open to developing a new interest? Reprising last year’s popular  
Friday evening session with perhaps a few new tricks, Skip Arey and a  
few friends take you on a fascinating tour of the wide, wide world of  
radio.

2100-?
	•	The Listening Lounge...
...will reconvene Friday night with hosts David Goren and Myke  
Weiskopf.  This year, Myke will present the first installment of his  
latest archival project, WACA SHORTWAVE MONITORINGS (1943-1945).   
Myke has obtained the first-ever access to the FCC's unedited WWII- 
era shortwave monitor recordings, and has been working with the  
National Archives and Records Association (NARA) to produce CD  
reproductions of the original 16" acetate disks.  Expect to hear  
excerpts from the first seven disks as transcribed by NARA.  David  
will debut a sound portrait of the "Unshackled!" radio drama  
featuring a behind the scenes look at a production session recorded  
at The Pacific Garden MIssion. Other topics include a look at the  
tropical bands past and present, shortwave and popular culture, and  
the usual maelstrom of nuggets from the archives.


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SATURDAY 4 MARCH

0900-1000
	•	Writing on Radio
What’s involved in contributing to club bulletins, writing  for  
commercial magazines like Monitoring Times and PopComm, or even  
writing and publishingbooks, software etc.)?  Can you get paid for  
doing that?  A “how to” and “why to” session designed to encourage  
you to join  in the fun by listening to those who are doing it.
Skip Arey and friends (panel discussion)

1030-1130
	•	Radio Telepathy
Harold "Dr. DX" Cones with more from those historic Zenith files he’s  
been mining.  Hey, with that title and Dr. DX presenting, need we say  
more?  Just be sure to bring your aluminum foil-lined hats!

Lunch  1200-1245
General After Lunch Discussion 1245-1330  (Possible topics: DRM, the  
VOA, Group vs. Local Ownership in U.S. Radio, whatever you want to  
discuss!)

1400-1515
	•	The Eton E1
Greg Majewski really takes this one apart! Or at least he did. Greg  
provides an up close review of the new Eton E1 radio. Both listener  
goodies and problems are highlighted, providing some insights into  
the operation of receivers using phase locked loops for tuning.

	•	Banquet Speaker tba

Also:
	•	Swap Meet (Fri. eve.)
	•	Silent Auction (Sat.)
	•	Exhibit Area (Fri. + Sat.)
	•	DRM Demo (Fri. + Sat.)
	•	Satellite Demo (Fri.& Sat.)
	•	The Grande Raffle (at the Banquet)
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