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--- In LPFM_Radio@..., "Peter Shaw" <akwccr@y...> wrote:
>
> The "TLC Radio" network offers New Zealand C&W artists an airing in
> Stratford, Otahuhu and Te Atatu South that they would not otherwise
> get. And even if the station *is* automated, continuity announcements
> ensure that the audience (be it one, two, or dozens of people, who
> knows) are told who they are listening to. The other C&W stables do a
> mighty fine job as well, I might add. Some of us do it for the love of
> it and hold down real jobs, others have higher aspirations and a
> budget to match, but there seems to be room for all of us.
>

I wish to state that my choice of words "hold down real jobs" was
unfortunate. I should have said "other jobs" or "work in another job
to earn a living". The implication that DJ work and running a Radio
Station is not a real job is *not* what I intended.

-P.





Wed Aug 4, 2004 1:45 am

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I have lurked this list for over a year now, and it seems that many of the LPFM stations in existance simply setup a computer and a transmitter and make a few...
claire medcalf
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Aug 3, 2004
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One of the great things about radio, and the guardband in particular, is that you don't HAVE to stick to any particular format, especially the old classic...
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Aug 3, 2004
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well its justified on the basis that the lpfm bands are free for any tom, his friend dick or cousin harry to use, regardless of whether they want to play - all...
tony @ mulcher
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Aug 3, 2004
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Personally, because these formats are so niche - an announcer with *some* form of in-depth knowledge of the music would be great. We could actualy learn...
Richard Phelps
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Aug 3, 2004
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Hi Claire..Most radio music stations in this country are automated. Dave ... There’s never been a better time to get Xtra JetStream!...
Dave Smith
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Aug 4, 2004
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Further to my earlier post. Our announcers are based in Christchurch - London - Auckland and Timaru.. All our now 14 stations are sounding very much alive......
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Aug 4, 2004
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Why can't we hear your in Auckland???? Dave Smith <radiopegasus@...> wrote: Further to my earlier post. Our announcers are based in Christchurch -...
Michael and Ross
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Aug 4, 2004
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At the risk of being controversial, I have to say I have some sympathy for a part of (fantastic) Claire's position in that there is a lot of duplication in the...
Andrew Dubber
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Aug 4, 2004
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We have secured a site in the Auckland CBD on a highrise..All we need to do now is to action our plans Dave ... Listen to music online with the Xtra Broadband...
Dave Smith
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Aug 5, 2004
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Can I ask what frequency you plan on using? You should definitely become involved with the new LPFM society we have now formed as it is certainly the best way...
Matt Camp
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Aug 5, 2004
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Yeah, I have to agree with Matt. Last time someone tried to broadcast on a frequency that was already being used in Auckland High Court Injunctions were...
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Aug 6, 2004
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With all those operators in Auckland... it is so lucky that you guys get along. I think the only way someone else could enter the market is to have super ...
Geoff Barkman
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Aug 7, 2004
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Heh heh. Luck has nothing to do with it. Peter ... guys get ... have super...
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Aug 12, 2004
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How much would a site like that cost, if you don't mind me asking? Cheers, Ross. ... From: Dave Smith To: LPFM_Radio@... Sent: Friday, August...
Ross Levis
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Aug 5, 2004
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Awwwh, cooooowl, thanks mattt. I've been really dying to get my dog's farts on air, and my Abba collection. What's the code to your studio again...? ...
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Hi Ross.. I will email you direct .. Dave I ... Need more speed? Get Xtra JetStream!...
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Rest assured...just keep listening.. ... Check out news, entertainment and more on the Xtra Broadband Channel...
Dave Smith
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Aug 6, 2004
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A large amount of what you hear on comercial stations is prerecorded and stuffed onto their expensive automation software anyway, alot of it ain't live. DJ...
Marc
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Aug 3, 2004
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... of the ... and ... Thanks Matt for your defence of those who set up a station, pay for it themselves, try to play by the rules and offer a genre that has...
Peter Shaw
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Aug 4, 2004
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... I wish to state that my choice of words "hold down real jobs" was unfortunate. I should have said "other jobs" or "work in another job to earn a living"....
Peter Shaw
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Aug 4, 2004
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Interesting discussion! Dubber - I wholeheartedly agree with you and I would encourage some stations to put more energy into activities that will differentiate...
claire medcalf
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Aug 5, 2004
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... George is certainly a commercial station (they are full-power or near here in Auckland, using one of the Maori frequencies). However there is no rule in...
Matt Camp
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Aug 5, 2004
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... Just let them pay for it. If it is so expensive for you to accommodate them, they should chip in. What is the problem? Are you running a charity for new...
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Aug 6, 2004
10:38 am

Well, thanks for your comments, Claire. Personally we strive to be live as much as possible but, like so many we do resort to automation all to often. Of...
Groove 107.7FM
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Aug 7, 2004
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Something that I feel has been overlooked is the different "purposes" that LPFM radio stations have. Not all stations are there to let every man and his dog...
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