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In Reply to: Re: digitalitis posted by dudeupshaw@cogeco.ca on September 18, 2006 at 21:05:35:
Excellent perspective and lets not forget in many metropolitan areas they're are still quite a few publicly funded stations for quality classical and jazz programming. While the digital broadcasting is definitely here for the long haul I see no reason to eliminate analogue broadcasting any time soon in the foreseeable future , I seriously think the everyday radio listening public would be outraged.They'll {analogue and digital} more than likely coincide along one another for quite some time. Lets not forget that standard television broadcasting has survived alongside cable and satellite for many years even though cable offers far more programming. I think with radio programming the change is going to be subtle over many years while XM and the likes offer radio radicals like Howard Stern the freedom to do they're thing Ill continue to support quality public programming for my evening listening. Its therapeutic at times.
Long live FREE Quality music on the FM dial!!!
Follow Ups:
Tim, I'd suggest that we remind ourselves that "free" shouldn't apply to the non-commercial Public stations that give us our best music and in the biggest quantities. During the times I happen to be employed, I feel obliged actually, to send in a couple of bucks to my public radio outfit.Those of us owning M-D tuners or equivalents, should have no problem sending 1% of retail price to our favorite Public outfit.
(P.S.- not taking potshots at your tagline; just plugging the fact we should all include supporting our favorite non-commercial stations as if they're a Component in our System. Which, for me, they are.)
Greetings cdb...Yes you are so right in your comment regarding my post. As I submitted my thread and re-read my statement I wanted to recant the final thoughts regarding FREE radio as my point sounded misconstrued. Actually in my summerization I was referring to the entire FM radio broadcasting airwaves as a whole to the "John Q public at large".
And depending on ones point of view and set of priorities yes, I think your suggestion of "one percent" in donation to public funded radio in correlation to my Magnum Dynalab tuners price point, in any one's assessment, is a very fair if not conservative monetary contribution.
Their are two terrific stations that I get a great deal of listening enjoyment in my area from. I for one know nobody works for free or can maintain various equipment costs etc. at these smaller radio stations. Nothing in life of value is free-- nor should it be. So I stand corrected and please allow me to re-summarize my previous post by correctly stating to all those that value quality programming to support your local public radio-- great return on your investment!Which reminds me I'm about due up to support another great free -- OOOPS -- wait a minute--- make that "publicly funded website"... The AA... ;o} !
Regards /// Tim W... ///
These guys are usually very accesible, and really appreciate customer feedback; IME.On the link I provided, I've called Mick Martin during his Blues show, on air, and always gotten through. Outside of the quarterly Neilson numbers, these folks have little feedback that they are connecting with anyone. Anyone, in any profession, appreciates an occasional "Nice job" comment, along with courteous criticism.
Interesting.
Ive never thought about it but Ill keep that in mind and give it a try sometime. Recognition from patrons for ones daily efforts in all aspects of employment is generally a great way to uplift someones spirits in the daily grind.-- Kindness costs nothing yet many are unwilling to pay... Enjoy your M.D.
One of the reasons that I made a substantial investment in analog FM is indeed the fact that I live within 20 miles of a public funded
jazz station in Toronto that has superb sound quality with no compression and within 40 miles of A public funded staion out of
Buffalo New york that also has no compression and superb sound quality.The programming on the buffalo station is second to none.
My weekends are spend listening to a very comical car repair show by
click and clack the tappet brothers and a superb weekend long blues
show that features some of the hottest blues artists around.My magnum
was IMHO worth the price of admission.
Can you imagine the uproar from the public if one day their car radios, FM tuners at home, boom boxes, no longer worked?And they asked, What's with this? Officials answered, you were warned... you have to go buy new equipment, but that's OK, it's sound better because it's digital and new.
There would be a run on rope, FCC officials would hang from every lamp post.
--- However candid my post was I "enjoyed" your analogy much more. Perhaps I should stock up on rope now?Safe to say that very thought process reinforced rationality to my financial decision in investing in a quality tuner for my music listening. Yes FM should be here for quite some time. That about sums it up....
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