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

[Mark Phillips <g7ltt@xxxxxxxxx>]

So do I need to bring my computer projector then?

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


Richard Cuff wrote:
> 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
> ---
> 
> 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
> 
> 
> 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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