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

[John Figliozzi <jfiglio1@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yes.  Please.

On Feb 16, 2006, at 9:53 PM, Mark Phillips wrote:

> 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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