WZRO-Part-15, LPAM Demon Radio 660 KHZ.

05/23/2024

I wonder if I can make a crystal radio out of this old Gates/Harris transmitter induction coil

05/21/2024

A couple things I’ve done in the last week. Back on the air, when I moved the console, and monitors over by the computer, the AC hum went away, I’m guessing a front end overload. Received and started studying the SBC Radio Operator certification manual.

05/16/2024

Been back on the air two days and just realized, I haven’t been at all. Transmitter appears to be functioning, but isn’t.

05/11/2024

Going back on the air today after a week of being off the air due to transmitter and mixer difficulties. Still unable to get the automated software to link so it’s going to still be like 1980’s radio for a little while longer.

05/11/2024

Got this RCA Nipper off eBay, he arrived today. In 1993 when he was produced, someone had to have spent a lot of money on an RCA television to get such a large one.

05/09/2024

The news for 5/9/2024

US postal workers help out with the nation's largest one-day food drive. A union coalition in California advocates for worker rights amidst climate challenges. Livestock waste is polluting 'Pure Michigan' state image. And Virginia farm workers receive updated heat protection guidelines.

05/09/2024

Parts finally came in today, hooked everything up and I have what sounds like a loud AC hum coming out of my monitors. I have two double TRS adapters plugged in the right and left main ports of my mixer. The right and left monitors are plugged in vertically, then plugged in the SW200, and the SW 200 right and left are plugged in vertically. Then the SW 200 is plugged in the transmitter.

05/07/2024

This is the omnidirectional transmitting antenna I plan on getting next month.

05/06/2024

Among a lot of other stuff, this RCA console was left in our warehouse when we bought it 8 years ago. I finally plugged it in yesterday. It probably needs a new left speaker, as its cracking, other than that, it works great. Playing is, 1120 AM, KMOX.

05/06/2024

Picked this up yesterday off FB marketplace for $25.

05/04/2024

This is an excellent book on what goes at a radio station

05/04/2024

Friday, I ordered a book from the Society of Broadcast Engineers to take the Radio Station Operator certification examination. While it certainly is no longer required to have to work in radio, it shows a professional standing for anyone working in broadcast radio.

05/04/2024

The following sums up talking on radio, this is quoted from WKRP in Cincinnati: “Dr. Johnny Fever : Well, I'll tell you a secret, Bailey. If you ever find yourself on the air, and, uh, you feel a little nervous... just imagine that you're speaking to one specific person. See? Which, in fact, is probably the case here. The main thing is: Don't think about it. Just do it! Thinking will kill you every time”. I believe this to be a very true statement. Although I'm only starting out in broadcast radio, I've been in radio 27 years, it's true, if you think about talking on the air, you'll never do it, you have to just do it!

05/04/2024

Since we're currently off the air, here is “Free for All” with Rob Charles

‎Show Free For All with Rob Charles, Ep Free For All with Rob Charles 5-3-24 - May 4, 2024

05/04/2024

WZRO (Part 15 LPAM) Studio A. Currently dark due to waiting on needed parts. I hate that there are no longer local electronic parts stores, and everything must be ordered.

05/01/2024

WZRO (Part 15, LPAM) studio A.

04/27/2024

Demon got a new car

04/25/2024

Demon and Lucifer this morning

04/25/2024

Ordered a Schlockwood SW200 A Low Power AM Broadcasting audio processor. Talked to the creator, Jim Wood at length before buying it. I’m very excited to get it on the air this weekend.

04/25/2024

Friday I’ll start the first syndicated radio show on WZRO -(Part 15, LPAM) Demon Radio, Free For All with Rob Charles. A two hour mix music show from 9-11 A.M.