I began From The Isle of Music six years ago and Uncle
Bill's Melting Pot five years ago, starting small on WBCQ and
eventually expanding to Europe and beyond with Channel 292 for
both programs and Space Line for FTIOM. I am not a wealthy
man, and my programs have been literally 99.9% self-funded
during that period. The very small handful of contributors
has been appreciated but has never been large enough to put a
dent in costs.
Over the past two years, my living expenses have increased
precipitously while my income and contributions have not.
With great reluctance, I must make some difficult financial
decisions. One of them is that broadcasts on Space Line have
already ceased, and broadcasts on Channel 292 will cease
March 5. This is a purely financial decision, I have very
much enjoyed working with both stations and will deeply miss
the audiences that I will probably lose. While the financial
support from listeners was minimal, the emotional support has
been huge, many of those listeners feel like family now.
Broadcasts will continue on WBCQ The Planet where these
programs began. FTIOM will continue on 7490 kHz, currently
Tuesdays 0000-0100 UTC, and UBMP will continue on 7490 kHz
Sundays, currently 2300-0000 UTC. Both of these livestream on
WBCQ.com, so listeners unable to catch the terrestrial
broadcast (or who are asleep at those hours) may be able to
record live for later listening. Both programs will also be
part of the new special lineup on 4790 kHz which is being
fully sponsored by Angela and Allan Weiner. More details
about that will be forthcoming, that frequency may reach parts
of Europe terrestrially as an early morning show at a
tolerable hour. Note however that both broadcasts on 7490 can
be "breakfast listening" using the WBCQ.com website or some
remote WebSDRs in Eastern Europe, a key target area for the
broadcasts from Europe.
I regret the necessity for these changes and hope listeners
will find the remaining options on WBCQ usable.
William "Bill" Tilford, Owner/Producer
Tilford Productions, LLC