Re: [IRCA] Broadcaster/DXer relationship

["chris and anne" <tantwo@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hurray, Bill. I am the same way. I w,as beginning to think that I was the 
only one who....besides DXing....listens to radio for the entertainment it 
provides. Among the best are WBZ, WBT , WGN , KDKA....and WBBM. I listen to 
local talk on WBT during certain dayparts, WBZ and WGN frrom 10 PM eastern 
to one or two in the AM....Dr. Knowledge on KDKA from midnite to 3AM on the 
weekends, Prof. Milt Rosenberg on WGN from 10PM til midnite EDST....a very 
articulate interviewer on almost any subject , and WBBM for news and the 
syndicated old radio shows from 1 AM til 2 AM. I listen to music on WXRC FM 
in Hickory, N.C. They stream at:  www.957theride.com.....excellent classic 
rock. Is there any of you who were Larry Glick fans from WBZ in the 60's and 
70's . He was one entertaining character. I heard him interviewed about a 
year ago....now living in Florida, and sadly....it sounded like he may have 
Alzheimer's Disease....73, Chris Johnson  S.C.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Harms" <philcobill@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 7:30 AM
Subject: [IRCA] Broadcaster/DXer relationship


>I agree Powell. That is unfortunate because in the beginning of
> broadcasting, DXers were an integral part of the picture. They were
> involved in helping to let stations know how their signal was doing and
> a large number of the early radio listeners were de facto DXers because
> they simply enjoyed listening to distant stations. Stations used to
> actively seek out the assistance of DXers.
>
> As much as I enjoy hard core DXing, I actually spend much of my time
> just simply listening to distant stations just to enjoy the content.
> Several stations here on the East Coast come into mind. WBZ, KDKA, WSM,
> the NYC stations, WGY, WHAM, etc. especially when they are running local
> content. That to me is relaxing.  I would like to think I enjoy
> listening to distant radio stations for listening sake and that DXing is
> an adjunct. I bet a lot of DXers feel the same way. That I think is the
> major reason I have a problem with the break down of the clear channels
> even though it gives DXers more targets to listen to.
>
> Although I have not been directly involved in radio with a career, I
> love radio broadcasting and the history of radio. For the past two years
> I have been writing a history of radio broadcasting in Spokane. The
> deeper I get into it, the more fascinating it becomes. Many radio
> stations had to go through a lot just to stay on the air. And of course,
> the intrigue is fascinating as is learning about the station personnel
> as people. Just recently I spoke with Art MacKelvie, one of the founders
> of KZUN in Opportunity, Washington. It was fun hearing his stories and
> his views about broadcasting.
>
> I also believe that DXers could do more to foster good relationships
> with radio stations. When I visit radio stations and talk with the
> station personnel, I sometimes detect through body language or the tone
> of their voice that they do not have much appreciation for DXers. It
> could be that some bad apples have ruined our reputation. I HATE IT. One
> CE told me that he threw reception reports in the trash without looking
> at them can as soon as he received them. It seems that one certain DXer
> made some unreasonable demands of him. Sure, a few station personnel may
> have thin skins, but what have we as DXers done to foster good
> relationships with stations? I think we can do more. Something to 
> consider.
>
> Powell E. Way III W4OPW wrote:
>> Flame wars are only good during the winter, so you can
>> heat your house.
>>
>> Some DX'ers don't understand that radio stations
>> aren't there for DX'ers just to DX. Some radio station
>> owners don't understand DX'ers.
>>
>>
>
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