Re: [Swlfest] 2006 Winterfest Program

[Mark Phillips <g7ltt@xxxxxxxxx>]

I asked a while back if I need to bring any hardware this year?

Are we in requite of wired internet?

What about audio gear?

DRM crowd; do you need anything? I have my FT-847 converted for DRM use now.

Anything else?

Mark, G7LTT/KC2ENI
Randolph, NJ
http://www.g7ltt.com


John Figliozzi wrote:
> 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.
> 
> 
> ---------------
> 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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