Re: [IRCA] Radio (Part Three-Hundred and Sixty-Nine)

["Ira Elbert New, III" <ien3@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Yep! October 1954 was just a little before I arrived December 8th, 1964. Hmmm...wonder when I heard my first broadcast?

I doubt I remember enough to send away for a QSL Card. I'm just happy hearing them though. A new station for me.


Bert New
Watkinsville, Georgia
Proudly Serving You Since 1964!

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> From: jnsampson@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Date: Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:11:19 -0500
> To: irca@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: Re: [IRCA] Radio (Part Three-Hundred and Sixty-Nine)
> 
> Great reception that brings back memories.  I heard and verified WLBN 
> from Omaha October 1954 (about ten years before you arrived, Bert).  
> I'd heard them from Des Moines about a year earlier; as I remember; I 
> sent a reception report but received a nice non-verie letter back from 
> (probably) the CE indicating that I didn't have sufficient facts and 
> giving some recommendations on what he (which proved to be most true 
> for other stations) needed to confirm reception.  I incorporated his 
> suggestions in future reports, including the 1954 one to WLBN that 
> resulted in a nice verie.  Different world then; station personnel 
> actually had the time and interest to give good advice!!  - John S.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Jul 14, 2008, at 10:41 AM, Ira Elbert New, III wrote:
> 
>>
>> IEN-GA Ira Elbert New, III, Watkinsville - SANGEAN ATS 909 & 
>> SELECT-A-TENNA
>>
>> 1590 WLBN KY Lebanon - 07/13/08 2343 - Weather forecast into Oldies. 
>> Weak, but steady signal above the late night static. "AM 1590, WLBN". 
>> (IEN-GA)
>>
>> Bert New
>> Watkinsville, Georgia
>> Proudly Serving You Since 1964!
> 
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