[Swlfest] Forum schedule for 19th Annual Winter SWL Fest

[Richard Cuff <rdcuff@xxxxxxxxx>]

Ah --- John hadn't posted it yet.  Still a couple loose ends we're
working on, but most of this is good to go.

 -- Rich Cuff
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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


On 2/16/06, David Goren <dbgoren@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Brooklyn's in da house! I'm already under domestic orders not to
> mention it more than 5 or 6 times a day!
>
> The fest website has not been updated with the forum schedule yet,
> perhaps that's contributing to the quiet.
>
> dg
>
>
>
>
>
> On Feb 16, 2006, at 5:49 PM, Richard Cuff wrote:
>
> > The list sure seems quiet a fortnight in advance of the Fest.
> >
> > Is anyone planning to show up?
> >
> > Or is everyone catching up on sleep now in order to hit the Listening
> > Lounge on Friday night and the Hospitality Room?
> >
> > Co-Festmeister Cuff
> >
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