From zac at kuhsradio.org Mon Feb 1 10:50:01 2016 From: zac at kuhsradio.org (Zac) Date: Mon, 1 Feb 2016 12:50:01 -0600 Subject: [grc] GRC 2016 Message-ID: <3F1BA3A9-8809-474E-BBBE-374A3A0EC76C@kuhsradio.org> I am Zachary Smith, general manager of KUHS-LP 97.9 FM We got our license to cover in August as Arkansas?s first and only Solar Powered radio station. We are a project of Low Key Arts a community arts organization in Hot Springs AR. We would like to host the Grassroots Radio Conference for 2016. Jim Ellinger suggested us on the Stubblefield list, and after some emails and phone calls, it is my understanding that we are on the (very?) short list. Our steering committee reconvened recently to boot this effort up, set dates, and make sure that we are on track to throw a great conference. This is our official bid to host GRC 2016. What happens next? zac From juice at whidbey.com Mon Feb 1 12:08:36 2016 From: juice at whidbey.com (Tom Voorhees) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:08:36 -0800 Subject: [grc] Huge Opening Day For FM Translator Filing Window. Message-ID: <16b32a6090e1549985bddc3a2657251ff27019f8@webmail.whidbey.com> HUGE OPENING DAY FOR FM TRANSLATOR FILING WINDOW http://www.insideradio.com/free/huge-opening-day-for-fm-translator-filing-window/article_f334aaa2-c8b2-11e5-8289-83f17de45652.htmlW [1] Get your LPFM FCC construction permit extension now, or you may already be gone gone !! Tom. LISTENERS HELP SAVE KPLU http://radioink.com/2016/02/01/listeners-help-save-kplu/ [2] Links: ------ [1] http://www.insideradio.com/free/huge-opening-day-for-fm-translator-filing-window/article_f334aaa2-c8b2-11e5-8289-83f17de45652.html [2] http://radioink.com/2016/02/01/listeners-help-save-kplu/ From juice at whidbey.com Mon Feb 1 12:28:08 2016 From: juice at whidbey.com (Tom Voorhees) Date: Mon, 01 Feb 2016 12:28:08 -0800 Subject: [grc] FM translator relocation: 50 applications already submitted Message-ID: <327c8a63ff803b0bf0e04a0f32965b5426f9b162@webmail.whidbey.com> HUGE OPENING DAY FOR FM TRANSLATOR FILING WINDOW http://www.insideradio.com/free/huge-opening-day-for-fm-translator-filing-window/article_f334aaa2-c8b2-11e5-8289-83f17de45652.htmlW [1] Get your LPFM FCC construction permit extension now, or you may already be gone gone !! Tom. LISTENERS HELP SAVE KPLU http://radioink.com/2016/02/01/listeners-help-save-kplu/ [2] Links: ------ [1] http://www.insideradio.com/free/huge-opening-day-for-fm-translator-filing-window/article_f334aaa2-c8b2-11e5-8289-83f17de45652.html [2] http://radioink.com/2016/02/01/listeners-help-save-kplu/ From jbachman at wjffradio.org Tue Feb 2 09:04:13 2016 From: jbachman at wjffradio.org (John Bachman) Date: Tue, 02 Feb 2016 12:04:13 -0500 Subject: [grc] Compensation Comparables Message-ID: <56B0E18D.2040804@wjffradio.org> Hello, I'm serving on WJFF's Personnel Committee and we are seeking compensation comparability data for our three key full-time staff positions. The first two are pretty straight forward: "General Manager" (ie "Station Manager") and "Program Director". The third is a full-time catch-all position that acts something like an "Assistant Station Manager", "Volunteer Coordinator", "Membership Development Coordinator", and "Office Manager". If you are willing to share salary and/or benefit data for any or all of these three positions, that would be really helpful. We are particularly needing data for that third position as it is challenging to find anything remotely comparable. So data on positions in any way similar will help. The WJFF by-laws require us to establish "reasonable" compensation through comparability data, thus the question. WJFF's annual operating budget is in the neighborhood of $350,000. If you sharing data, it would be helpful to know yours as well. I would also be happy to share our data if that would be helpful to any of you. Thanks, John Bachman WJFF Board of Trusteess 845-482-5078 From jama at asis.com Tue Feb 2 13:28:00 2016 From: jama at asis.com (Jama) Date: Tue, 2 Feb 2016 13:28:00 -0800 Subject: [grc] On-air election rules -- what's an "endorsement" Message-ID: <19D95DCB-3FD0-4DC4-8C47-0E60843B691F@asis.com> Since we're now truly in election season, I'd love to develop a more clear understanding of the FCC's rules about endorsement of candidates on-air. The NFCB Legal Handbook (as of 2013 and I doubt it's changed) said: "The rule with respect to political editorials is simple: "No noncommercial educational broadcasting station may support or oppose any candidate for political office" [Section 399]. This ban applies only to licensee endorsement of, or opposition to, particular candidates. It does not exclude the expression of political views by candidates or other parties over a public station. In fact, the candidate rules encourage the discussion of political issues. On-air personnel should, however, be carefully instructed to refrain from making statements that suggest the station supports or opposes any candidate." I have heard FCC lawyers at conferences say that listeners can interpret a programmer-on-duty as "the voice of the station," so a stated opinion could be interpreted as the opinion of the station. I think this last concept is part of why KMUD made the following rule, contained in the Programmer's Agreement: "I understand that as a programmer for a 501[c][3] organization, I cannot, while on-air, endorse (or encourage people to vote for or against) a political candidate or initiative." And for 501(c)(3) non-profits, there are rules about candidate endorsement and lobbying. I'm not going to touch that one here, but others could shed some light if you have it. Anyway, I think KMUD's rule is a good one. But, what exactly constitutes an "endorsement"? Surely one would not have to use that exact word... so, would any positive statement about a candidate be an "endorsement" ?? Or... what? Thanks for any helpful thoughts, sister stations and everyone. Could someone forward to the NFCB list? Jama volunteer KMUD Garberville, CA From musazwana at gmail.com Wed Feb 3 11:07:47 2016 From: musazwana at gmail.com (Musa Zwana) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2016 14:07:47 -0500 Subject: [grc] Traffic & Weather Message-ID: HELLO GRC LIST!! We are moving along here in Albany, NY. Right now we are starting to develop our drive time news magazine show. Can you give a suggestion on how to get real time traffic and weather info for broadcast? We don't have a problem reading it, but not sure what is our best options for getting the info. - Google Traffic - Weather.com ******************************** Musa Zwana 518-365-4228 www.wcaa1073.org From pierce at nymediaalliance.org Wed Feb 3 13:22:52 2016 From: pierce at nymediaalliance.org (Steve Pierce) Date: Wed, 3 Feb 2016 16:22:52 -0500 Subject: [grc] Development Director job opening Message-ID: <0D6A64A5-0EA0-4DCB-8FDD-85D5DAA34553@nymediaalliance.org> Hi-- As we celebrate our tenth anniversary, Media Alliance (aka The Sanctuary for Independent Media) is looking for someone exceptional to take on the new position of Development Director and launch us into the next decade. Here's a short video about us: http://video.wmht.org/video/2365356401/ And a good article: http://tinyurl.com/Sanctuary-article We are a community media arts center based in the NY Capital Region, conveniently located on the Hudson River about 3 hours north of NYC on the way to/from Montreal, Boston, Buffalo, Burlington, etc. Our office is in a historic former church, which now has HD video and multitrack audio production facilities, a screening/performance venue and a low-power radio station, surrounded by an outdoor performance space and many gardens. You can see some of our productions here: https://www.youtube.com/mediasanctuary We're seeking someone with experience who can hit the ground running. Take a look at the job posting (below and attached) and see if it describes you or someone you know. And perhaps you could pass it along to your vast network of personal and professional contacts. Thanks for your help getting out the word! --Steve Steve Pierce Media Alliance PO Box 35 Troy NY 12181 Visit The Sanctuary for Independent Media, our NY Capital Region exhibition venue, also online at www.mediasanctuary.org! Follow us at www.facebook.com/mediasanctuary and www.twitter.com/mediasanctuary! Now on the air: WOOC 105.3 FM! --- Media Alliance Director of Development Mission We use art and participatory action to promote social and environmental justice and freedom of creative expression. Position Reporting to and in partnership with the executive director, the development director will spearhead development efforts as Media Alliance continues to grow. A new position in the organization, the development director will work in our headquarters at The Sanctuary for Independent Media in Troy, NY. Responsibilities ? Lead a comprehensive fundraising program to solicit major donor giving, corporate and foundation support, through direct mail, online fundraising, events and other initiatives. ? Manage relational development, including donor cultivation, solicitation and recognition. ? Coordinate production of print and virtual public relations and marketing materials, including brochures, newsletters and annual reports ? Direct the maintenance and upgrades to the organization?s website and public information communication to promote and expand the visibility of Media Alliance?s work in the community ? Support and work with the fundraising committee of the board to plan special events and assist with coordination of capital campaigns ? Manage donor database and conduct periodic analysis of fundraising strategies. ? Work to improve the financial return of existing initiatives, identify and implement new fundraising vehicles, and increase the profitability of fundraising activities. ? Serve as the lead staff liaison to the fundraising committee and participate in other board committees as needed. Qualifications ? Three to five years experience in fundraising and marketing with non-profit organizations ? Outstanding relationship building skills and high comfort level to work effectively with donors, and corporate and foundation executives ? Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment that includes staff and board members ? Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills ? Fluency with word processing, social media, graphic design and donor database software ? Flexible schedule; ability to work weekdays and occasional evenings and weekends ? Bachelors degree required; a relevant advanced degree preferred This is a full time position with a salary of $35,000 plus benefits. The application deadline is February 29, 2016; position open immediately until filled. For more information, visit www.mediasanctuary.org To apply, send cover letter, resume and grant writing sample to: Steve Pierce Media Alliance PO Box 35 Troy, NY 12181 info at mediasanctuary.org We are committed to enhancing our diverse community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. EO/AA Employer. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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References: <746227845.142503.1454738450096.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <746227845.142503.1454738450096.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Another area where I had difficulty with Donna,had to to with the below Digital Media (DMCA) rules: - No more than 4 tracks by the same featured artist (or from a compilation album) may be transmitted to the same listener within a 3 hour period (and no more than 3 of those tracks may be transmitted consecutively). - No more than 3 tracks from the same album may be transmitted to the same listener within a 3 hour period (and no more than 2 of those tracks may be transmitted consecutively). I pointed out that these were Digital Media rules that did not appear to apply to Terrestrial Radio. Donna had posted a document online that indicated that these rules were for stations that did online streaming.I couldn't find any reference to it affecting terrestrial stations that chose to stay away from online streaming.When I asked Donna to provide documentation proving that Terrestrial Only stations had to follow these rules,she never followed up, and dropped the conversation. ??? *??? *??? *??? *??? * The bottom line is that these Digital Media rules should not even exist, and should be fought tooth and nail. Read the article below about how stations couldn't play David Bowie as a tribute due to this rule that NEEDS to be abolished.Why Radio Stations Probably Couldn't Just Play David Bowie Music As A Tribute: Copyright Law Is Messed Up | Techdirt | ? | | ? | | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | | Why Radio Stations Probably Couldn't Just Play David Bo...People are quite reasonably upset by the news of David Bowie's passing, with lots of reminiscing and certainly tons of listening to his music. I certainly re-li... | | | | View on www.techdirt.com | Preview by Yahoo | | | | ? | https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20101028/16340111642/how-the-dmca-is-restricting-online-radio-in-ridiculous-ways.shtml From jbachman at wjffradio.org Sat Feb 6 15:23:51 2016 From: jbachman at wjffradio.org (John Bachman) Date: Sat, 06 Feb 2016 18:23:51 -0500 Subject: [grc] Compensation Comparables Message-ID: <56B68087.6020403@wjffradio.org> Hello, I'm serving on WJFF's Personnel Committee and we are seeking compensation comparability data for our three key full-time staff positions. The first two are pretty straight forward: "General Manager" (ie "Station Manager") and "Program Director". The third is a full-time catch-all position that acts something like an "Assistant Station Manager", "Volunteer Coordinator", "Membership Development Coordinator", and "Office Manager". If you are willing to share salary and/or benefit data for any or all of these three positions, that would be really helpful. We are particularly needing data for that third position as it is challenging to find anything remotely comparable. So data on positions in any way similar will help. The WJFF by-laws require us to establish "reasonable" compensation through comparability data, thus the question. WJFF's annual operating budget is in the neighborhood of $350,000. If you sharing data, it would be helpful to know yours as well. I would also be happy to share our data if that would be helpful to any of you. Thanks, John Bachman WJFF Board of Trusteess 845-482-5078 From jama at asis.com Mon Feb 8 07:48:29 2016 From: jama at asis.com (Jama) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 07:48:29 -0800 Subject: [grc] Election opinions on-air Message-ID: <3EC1E255-EF6F-47F0-B3E9-E0463CB05262@asis.com> Since we're now truly in election season, I hope we can develop a more clear understanding of the FCC's rules about opinions about candidates and initiatives. The NFCB Legal Handbook (as of 2013, and I doubt it's changed) said: "The rule with respect to political editorials is simple: "No noncommercial educational broadcasting station may support or oppose any candidate for political office" [Section 399]. This ban applies only to licensee endorsement of, or opposition to, particular candidates. It does not exclude the expression of political views by candidates or other parties over a public station. In fact, the candidate rules encourage the discussion of political issues. On-air personnel should, however, be carefully instructed to refrain from making statements that suggest the station supports or opposes any candidate." I think I have heard FCC lawyers at conferences say that listeners can interpret a programmer-on-duty as "the voice of the station," so a stated opinion could be interpreted as the opinion of the station. Can anyone confirm or elaborate on that? I think this last concept is part of why KMUD made the following rule, contained in the Programmer's Agreement: "I understand that as a programmer for a 501[c][3] organization, I cannot, while on-air, endorse (or encourage people to vote for or against) a political candidate or initiative." For 501(c)(3) non-profits, there are rules about candidate endorsement and lobbying. I'm not going to touch that one here, but others could shed some light if you have it. Anyway, I think KMUD's rule is a pretty good one -- but is it too narrow? The FCC's own language above is certainly helpful -- "refrain from making statements that suggest the station supports or opposes any candidate." Thanks for any helpful thoughts, sister stations and everyone. Could someone forward to the NFCB list? Jama Chaplin volunteer KMUD Garberville, CA PS Glad to be receiving and sending GRC emails again! Thank you David Klann, and who else? From timo at comppa.org Mon Feb 8 08:37:10 2016 From: timo at comppa.org (timo at comppa.org) Date: Mon, 8 Feb 2016 09:37:10 -0700 Subject: [grc] KGNU Seeks a Director of Development Message-ID: <694eeed52bb671dbf41c8eed9abc0d89.squirrel@host440.hostmonster.com> Please circulate and share with people that may be interested in joining KGNU Community Radio in Boulder/Denver, Colorado. KGNU Job Opening for Director of Development KGNU Community Radio seeks a DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR to build a strong financial structure which will fuel our 2014-2018 Strategic Plans, as we forge into our 40th year. The Director of Development will report to the Station Manager and be expected to work collaboratively with staff, volunteers, and the Board of Directors in a team environment. Job Description The ideal candidate for the Director of Development position must have a proven commitment and successful track record fundraising for non-profits, a passion for community radio and independent media and the ability to plan, execute, oversee and evaluate a diverse and dynamic fundraising strategy to bring KGNU strongly into the future. The KGNU Development Director will provide overall direction, coordination, and implementation of the organization?s fund-raising operations. This position may be required to supervise staff, consultants, and volunteers who work on fundraising and giving programs. In collaboration with the Station Manager, the successful candidate will establish revenue and donation goals based on both short term goals and long range vision, as elucidated in the station?s strategic plan. The Development Director will implement and promote KGNU?s mission through fundraising campaigns and meet or exceed budgeted annual income goals. The Director of Development is charged with the responsibility of organizing and managing activities related to the analysis, planning, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of fundraising activities to successfully execute a fundraising program that will include but not be limited to: foundation grants, on-line giving campaigns, donor tracking, major donor gifts, annual and planned giving, and special events. Core Duties include but are NOT limited to: ? Creating a diversified fundraising strategy, with assistance from the Station Manager. ? Facilitate an active fundraising role and establish goals for members of the Board of Directors. ? Assisting the Station Manager with identifying and developing opportunities for future growth. ? Identify future funding needs and development of a fundraising strategy to address these needs/issues. ? Identify opportunities for special fundraising campaigns; oversee and delegate tasks to implement them. ? Developing a grant writing plan including annual grant cycle calendar and setting goals that are trackable. ? Developing and submitting grant proposals to foundations, corporations and government agencies consistent with KGNU?s mission. ? Implementing a comprehensive and robust major donor plan fully integrated with a ?Moves? Management process. ? Soliciting and securing contributions through planned gifts (bequeath, trusts, donations of land or other real property, annuities, stocks). ? Creating, maintaining and cultivating fruitful relationships with businesses, organizations and foundations. ? Supervising KGNU Underwriting Managers, track sales and develop an underwriting schedule to increase revenues. ? Implementing a plan to secure business sponsorship for annual signature events and pledge drives. ? Soliciting in-kind donations from businesses and corporate matching grants. ? Documenting all fundraising activities and providing monthly comprehensive activity reports to the Station Manager and the Board of Directors. ? Working with staff members and committees to ensure that all fundraising is consistent with the overall mission, philosophy, and strategic plan of KGNU. ? Guiding the Development Committee in their role to assist in the fundraising action plans. ? Participate in Development, Budget, Events Committees and any other relevant committees. Required Qualifications: ? A minimum of four years? experience as a successful fundraiser for a non-profit organization. ? Superb written, verbal and presentation skills with ability to communicate effectively ? Willing to make at least a two-year commitment. ? Ability to effectively function in a collaborative manner with staff, board, multiple committees and a diverse volunteer and donor community to create and maintain a harmonious work environment. ? Exceptional organizational, planning, and problem solving skills. ? Ability to manage and implement multiple projects, set deadlines, evaluates progress and ensure accountability. ? Proven success in fundraising, particularly in grant writing and major donor solicitation and cultivation. ? Demonstrated ability to initiate and develop relationships with prospective donors, develop and manage budgets. ? Willing to work some evenings and weekends and travel occasionally as needed. ? Familiarity with marketing (both traditional and on-line), public relations, event management, and grant sourcing. ? Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Database management ? Knowledge and use of Internet Grant Portals. ? Online fundraising campaign experience (crowdsourcing, CRM) ? An innovative strategic thinker with demonstrated success in the creation and implementation of development plans and strategies ? Knowledge of current trends in the charitable giving in the areas of fundraising events, capital campaigns, major gifts or planned giving. Preferred Qualifications: ? Bilingual in Spanish/English ? Demonstrated experience using listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships and motivate donors and volunteers. ? Independent Media, Community Radio and/or non-profit arts experience. ? Knowledge of Membership Management systems, ie MemSys, CiviCRM, Allegiance, SalesForce, DonorSnap, etc. ? High level computer database skills ? Established relationships with foundations, businesses and philanthropists in the Boulder/Denver Community ? Proficient marketing and fundraising experience with Social Media About KGNU KGNU is a 38-year-old non-profit, listener-supported community radio station. Launched in Boulder Colorado at 88.5 FM we expanded in 2004 to include Denver at 1390 AM. We now serve a potential listening audience of more than 2 million people. Combining eclectic and diverse music from around the corner and around the world, with news and public affairs programming produced locally, nationally and internationally, KGNU?s mission is to provide a forum for marginalized and underrepresented voices, as well as broadcast news stories not likely to be heard in the mainstream media. KGNU is committed to diversity and inclusiveness. KGNU is committed to providing an equal employment opportunity and environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. We encourage applications from all genders, people of color, and people with disabilities. SALARY: This is a Full Time position based in Boulder, Colorado with office hours in both our Boulder and Denver Offices. Salary is $44,000.00/yr with excellent medical benefits and a flexible & generous vacation policy. READ CAREFULLY AS INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS CANNOT BE CONSIDERED: Please submit your complete resume, two relevant contacts for professional recommendations and a maximum 3 page cover letter addressing: How you are qualified to perform the core duties expected of the Development Director. What your vision is for strengthening KGNU through development and fundraising by 2018. How you heard about KGNU. Where you heard about this job opportunity. All applications should be emailed to the KGNU Development Director Search Committee at job at kgnu.org DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 25, 2016, 5PM MT THANK YOU FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION. ALL APPLICANTS WILL RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL UPON SUBMISSION OF THEIR APPLICATION. THE SEARCH COMMITTEE WILL CONTACT APPLICANTS CHOSEN FOR FIRST ROUND INTERVIEWS BY MARCH 4, 2016. As KGNU receives a high volume of very competitive applications ONLY candidates chosen for interviews will be contacted. Please, no calls or emails to the station to inquire about your application unless you have been contacted by the search committee. -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: KGNU Director of Development Job Opening 2016.pdf Type: application/pdf Size: 229416 bytes Desc: not available URL: From jama at asis.com Tue Feb 9 11:50:20 2016 From: jama at asis.com (Jama) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 11:50:20 -0800 Subject: [grc] THANK YOU, listserve fixers Message-ID: <906224D9-32E8-43CA-9060-2178B19406E7@asis.com> Glad to see GRC emails in my Inbox again. For me it had been since January 8. Thank you, David Klann, if it was you that got us connected again! Jama From juice at whidbey.com Tue Feb 9 12:02:26 2016 From: juice at whidbey.com (Tom Voorhees) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 12:02:26 -0800 Subject: [grc] Election opinions on-air In-Reply-To: <3EC1E255-EF6F-47F0-B3E9-E0463CB05262@asis.com> Message-ID: <63c87477b3c208dd085dbde8f3157c7fa24f9cc1@webmail.whidbey.com> Thanks David, Was just about to find you because of the spotty GRC. Tom. > Since we're now truly in election season, I hope we can develop a more > clear understanding of the FCC's rules about opinions about candidates > and initiatives. > > The NFCB Legal Handbook (as of 2013, and I doubt it's changed) said: > > "The rule with respect to political editorials is simple: "No > noncommercial educational broadcasting station may support or oppose any > candidate for political office" [Section 399]. This ban applies only to > licensee endorsement of, or opposition to, particular candidates. It does > not exclude the expression of political views by candidates or other > parties over a public station. In fact, the candidate rules encourage the > discussion of political issues. On-air personnel should, however, be > carefully instructed to refrain from making statements that suggest the > station supports or opposes any candidate." > > I think I have heard FCC lawyers at conferences say that listeners can > interpret a programmer-on-duty as "the voice of the station," so a stated > opinion could be interpreted as the opinion of the station. Can anyone > confirm or elaborate on that? > > I think this last concept is part of why KMUD made the following rule, > contained in the Programmer's Agreement: > > "I understand that as a programmer for a 501[c][3] organization, I > cannot, while on-air, endorse (or encourage people to vote for or > against) a political candidate or initiative." > > For 501(c)(3) non-profits, there are rules about candidate endorsement > and lobbying. I'm not going to touch that one here, but others could shed > some light if you have it. > > Anyway, I think KMUD's rule is a pretty good one -- but is it too narrow? > > The FCC's own language above is certainly helpful -- "refrain from making > statements that suggest the station supports or opposes any candidate." > > Thanks for any helpful thoughts, sister stations and everyone. Could > someone forward to the NFCB list? > > Jama Chaplin > volunteer > KMUD > Garberville, CA > > PS Glad to be receiving and sending GRC emails again! Thank you David > Klann, and who else? > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From bame at riverrock.org Tue Feb 9 12:45:00 2016 From: bame at riverrock.org (Paul Bame) Date: Tue, 09 Feb 2016 15:45:00 -0500 Subject: [grc] Election opinions on-air In-Reply-To: <3EC1E255-EF6F-47F0-B3E9-E0463CB05262@asis.com> References: <3EC1E255-EF6F-47F0-B3E9-E0463CB05262@asis.com> Message-ID: > "I understand that as a programmer for a 501[c][3] organization, I > cannot, while on-air, endorse (or encourage people to vote for or > against) a political candidate or initiative." > > Anyway, I think KMUD's rule is a pretty good one -- but is it too > narrow? > > The FCC's own language above is certainly helpful -- "refrain from > making statements that suggest the station supports or opposes any > candidate." I'm not a lawyer or legal scholar, so take this for the mildly-informed personal opinion that it is :-) There will always be people who will believe, or who will claim to believe for possibly manipulative purposes, that the voice of one person in a group is the voice of the group, and this is probably worse for media outlets. And who can really say that the volunteer programmer who is "in control" and will be signing the on-air log book, is /not/ representing the station, since in a very physical way they are!? Whether labile naivety or subtle attack, painting a group with the brush of a single member is an effective gag --- another version of the "liberal media" gagging method. There will also always be people who are part of a group who are Very Very Worried that things they Really Do Not Agree With, or will Offend Important (to them) People, will be said by those Other members of their group. To reduce both of these unfortunate problems, many stations air ample disclaimers, especially surrounding anything which could be thought to be opinion rather than fact. Probably a good idea, especially for political editorials, especially during election season. I personally think that, ignoring 501c3, that everything I've read says it is fine to express station opinions on non-candidate election questions -- just not on candidates. My take is that KMUD's policy is too narrow. But without great programmer and staff training, careful disclaimers, and a lawyer on retainer, it is a very sensible way to handle things. -Paul (pablito) Bame From dklann at wdrt.org Tue Feb 9 14:21:22 2016 From: dklann at wdrt.org (David Klann) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 16:21:22 -0600 Subject: [grc] THANK YOU, listserve fixers In-Reply-To: <906224D9-32E8-43CA-9060-2178B19406E7@asis.com> References: <906224D9-32E8-43CA-9060-2178B19406E7@asis.com> Message-ID: <56BA6662.7050801@wdrt.org> Well Jama, I didn't do the actual work to break the logjam. It was your note that instigated contact with the good folks at Peak Internet services. So we're back "on the air" so to speak.... I look forward to catching up with everyone!!! ~David On 02/09/2016 01:50 PM, Jama via grc wrote: > Glad to see GRC emails in my Inbox again. For me it had been since January 8. > > Thank you, David Klann, if it was you that got us connected again! > > Jama > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > From t999b at yahoo.com Tue Feb 9 15:42:24 2016 From: t999b at yahoo.com (T Blue) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 23:42:24 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [grc] Article: DMCA and Why Stations Probably Couldn't Just Play Bowie Tributes All Day References: <347728070.1756343.1455061344432.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <347728070.1756343.1455061344432.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Here's the link: Why Radio Stations Probably Couldn't Just Play David Bowie Music As A Tribute: Copyright Law Is Messed Up | Techdirt | ? | | ? | | ? | ? | ? | ? | ? | | Why Radio Stations Probably Couldn't Just Play David Bo...People are quite reasonably upset by the news of David Bowie's passing, with lots of reminiscing and certainly tons of listening to his music. I certainly re-li... | | | | View on www.techdirt.com | Preview by Yahoo | | | | ? | (DMCA = Digital Millennium Copyright Act) From danny at wspj.org Tue Feb 9 15:45:05 2016 From: danny at wspj.org (Danny) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 18:45:05 -0500 Subject: [grc] AM translators to have any effect on LPFM? Message-ID: <000001d16393$e8ee51d0$bacaf570$@wspj.org> We need to do a minor site change for our soon-to-be LPFM and our local AM broadcasters are already jumping into the AM translator feeding frenzy. I know these AM translators have special rules, like the 250 mile relocation option. One local radio mogul we've had a lot of problems with for years just bought a non-comm translator 55 miles away and plopped it on our doorstep. He'll be minor changing it to 250 watts once a local bogus LPFM CP expires in April and I'm just wondering, do we have anything to worry about? Fortunately, it's not on an adjacent frequency to us and IF rules don't apply to translators and LPFM, correct? And does he still have to work around our LPFM even though it's going to be one of these special AM translators? Thanks! Danny From frieda.werden at gmail.com Tue Feb 9 16:01:26 2016 From: frieda.werden at gmail.com (Frieda Werden) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 16:01:26 -0800 Subject: [grc] Anyone got a spare broadcast console? Message-ID: Lydia Ajono's community station in Northern Ghana needs a working broadcast console, and Jim Ellinger is heading for Ghana March 5 and can probably carry it. Who has one available to pass on. Any ideas? -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org https://www.facebook.com/wingsradio From wings at wings.org Tue Feb 9 16:08:44 2016 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 16:08:44 -0800 Subject: [grc] Anyone got a spare broadcast console? In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: > Lydia Ajono's community station in Northern Ghana needs a working > broadcast console, and Jim Ellinger is heading for Ghana March 5 and can > probably carry it. Who has one available to pass on. Any ideas? > > -- > Frieda Werden, Series Producer > WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org > > https://www.facebook.com/wingsradio > > -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From mae at recnet.com Tue Feb 9 17:17:32 2016 From: mae at recnet.com (Michelle Bradley) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 20:17:32 -0500 Subject: [grc] Fwd: Re: AM translators to have any effect on LPFM? In-Reply-To: <56BA7EF3.4010904@recnet.com> References: <56BA7EF3.4010904@recnet.com> Message-ID: <56BA8FAC.4030202@recnet.com> Reposted for everyone else... -------- Forwarded Message -------- Subject: Re: [grc] AM translators to have any effect on LPFM? Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 19:06:11 -0500 From: Michelle Bradley To: Danny If you are not co-, first- or second- adjacent to the translator, you don't have much to worry about. Regardless of what the station the translator is rebroadcasting, they still have to protect LPFM stations. http://faq.recnet.net/index.php?action=artikel&cat=2&id=102&artlang=en&highlight=translator For those LPFMs that are on a co- or first-adjacent channel, even though that translator's interference contour may be hugging you just outside your service contour, there's still a chance for interference or degraded service, especially outside your service contour. Contours can be very deceiving and in my opinion, very useless for stations with smaller service contours like LPFMs and translators. =m On 2/9/2016 6:45 PM, Danny via grc wrote: > We need to do a minor site change for our soon-to-be LPFM and our local AM > broadcasters are already jumping into the AM translator feeding frenzy. > > > > I know these AM translators have special rules, like the 250 mile relocation > option. One local radio mogul we've had a lot of problems with for years > just bought a non-comm translator 55 miles away and plopped it on our > doorstep. He'll be minor changing it to 250 watts once a local bogus LPFM CP > expires in April and I'm just wondering, do we have anything to worry about? > Fortunately, it's not on an adjacent frequency to us and IF rules don't > apply to translators and LPFM, correct? And does he still have to work > around our LPFM even though it's going to be one of these special AM > translators? > > > > Thanks! > > Danny > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From papadop at peak.org Tue Feb 9 18:53:59 2016 From: papadop at peak.org (MichaelP) Date: Tue, 9 Feb 2016 18:53:59 -0800 (PST) Subject: [grc] THANK YOU, listserve fixers In-Reply-To: <56BA6662.7050801@wdrt.org> References: <906224D9-32E8-43CA-9060-2178B19406E7@asis.com> <56BA6662.7050801@wdrt.org> Message-ID: It looks as though you are still fixed up with Peak, so you don't have to start over. Whoopee !! On Tue, 9 Feb 2016, David Klann via grc wrote: Well Jama, I didn't do the actual work to break the logjam. It was your note that instigated contact with the good folks at Peak Internet services. So we're back "on the air" so to speak.... I look forward to catching up with everyone!!! ~David On 02/09/2016 01:50 PM, Jama via grc wrote: > Glad to see GRC emails in my Inbox again. For me it had been since January 8. > > Thank you, David Klann, if it was you that got us connected again! > > Jama > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > _______________________________________________ grc mailing list grc at maillist.peak.org http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From communityradiogoddess at yahoo.com Wed Feb 10 08:48:50 2016 From: communityradiogoddess at yahoo.com (Donna Dibianco) Date: Wed, 10 Feb 2016 16:48:50 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [grc] THANK YOU, listserve fixers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <1289383093.2190540.1455122930887.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> thank you! I've been wondering what happened. ?Donna DiBiancoStation Start-up Specialist 503-960-1068 http://grc2015.net/ www.linkedin.com/pub/donna-dibianco www.facebook.com/communityradiogoddess On Tuesday, February 9, 2016 7:50 PM, MichaelP via grc wrote: It looks as though you are still fixed up with Peak, so you don't have to start over. Whoopee !! On Tue, 9 Feb 2016, David Klann via grc wrote: Well Jama, I didn't do the actual work to break the logjam. It was your note that instigated contact with the good folks at Peak Internet services. So we're back "on the air" so to speak.... I look forward to catching up with everyone!!! ? ~David On 02/09/2016 01:50 PM, Jama via grc wrote: > Glad to see GRC emails in my Inbox again.? For me it had been since January 8. > > Thank you, David Klann, if it was you that got us connected again!? > > Jama > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > _______________________________________________ grc mailing list grc at maillist.peak.org http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc _______________________________________________ grc mailing list grc at maillist.peak.org http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From sabrinadroach at gmail.com Thu Feb 11 13:18:37 2016 From: sabrinadroach at gmail.com (Sabrina Roach) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 13:18:37 -0800 Subject: [grc] THANK YOU, listserve fixers In-Reply-To: References: <906224D9-32E8-43CA-9060-2178B19406E7@asis.com> <56BA6662.7050801@wdrt.org> Message-ID: Business Model Study Group Cross-posting this - sorry if you're getting it more than once. I'm putting together a "study group" to process a 42 page report that Dodge just put out about local news sites and sustainable business models/foundation support. I want to see what community radio can learn from it, organize those golden nuggets, and then share them. I have a focus on new low power FM stations, but I bet there's info in here that's useful to all small media outlets that strive to serve their communities. http://www.niemanlab.org/2016/02/a-new-report-from-dodge-says-foundations-wanting-to-support-journalism-should-be-more-agile/?utm_source=Daily+Lab+email+list&utm_campaign=b64dc233b8-dailylabemail3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d68264fd5e-b64dc233b8-395969253 Who is game? If you're interested, email me and enter your availability into this Doodle poll. All times are PT (Noon, 1 PM, and 2 PM): http://doodle.com/poll/z5detc376ixm74ad On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 6:53 PM, MichaelP via grc wrote: > > It looks as though you are still fixed up with Peak, so you don't have to > start over. > > Whoopee !! > > > > > > > > On Tue, 9 Feb 2016, David Klann via grc wrote: > > Well Jama, I didn't do the actual work to break the logjam. It was your > note that instigated contact with the good folks at Peak Internet services. > > So we're back "on the air" so to speak.... > > I look forward to catching up with everyone!!! > > ~David > > > > On 02/09/2016 01:50 PM, Jama via grc wrote: > > Glad to see GRC emails in my Inbox again. For me it had been since > January 8. > > > > Thank you, David Klann, if it was you that got us connected again! > > > > Jama > > > > > > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > > grc mailing list > > grc at maillist.peak.org > > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > From wings at wings.org Thu Feb 11 14:57:16 2016 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 14:57:16 -0800 Subject: [grc] World Radio Day audio available from AMARC Message-ID: The 2016 UNESCO World Radio day is Saturday, Feb 13. If you go to this page, you can download many different programs related to World Radio Day and/or its 2016 theme, Radio in times of emergency and disaster. They come from members of the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC). Here's the page: http://www2.amarc.org/?q=wrd Two more pieces I shared will be uploaded by tomorrow, and it's not too late to share pieces of your own. Send the audio with a description and if possible a picture, using wetransfer.com - make the recipient name karine.poirier at si.amarc.org -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From tuc at tucradio.org Thu Feb 11 19:52:04 2016 From: tuc at tucradio.org (Maria Gilardin) Date: Thu, 11 Feb 2016 19:52:04 -0800 Subject: [grc] [NFCB List] Weekly Nuggets from NFCB.....webinars, world radio day, and more. In-Reply-To: References: <9A6573B3-93C5-41F2-BF82-3CDD018D256D@kwmr.org> <02B1CDAD-DAE4-46E9-ADE7-4BF03AABB7C0@gmail.com> Message-ID: <56BD56E4.2050300@tucradio.org> Hi All - if you like to listen to the program describing KWMR's amazing emergency service - Here it it: World Radio Day 2016: Live Coverage of the Napa Earthquake in California http://podcast.tucradio.org/2016/01/world-radio-day-2016-live-coverage-of-the-napa-earthquake-in-california/ This is the story of a community that has built their station in response to a devastating fire in their own signal area at the Point Reyes Peninsula ? determined to be ready for the next emergency. KWMR in Point Reyes Station has been on the air since 1995 with a rich offering of music and public affairs. But ? more than most other community radio stations - they have built infrastructure, trained staff and volunteers specifically to respond to emergencies. They coordinate with all the local emergency services to be able to help in times of need. At 3:20 am on a Sunday morning in August 2014 a 6.0 earthquake hit Napa County, less than an hour north of San Francisco. At least 15,000 residents lost power and most of them also lost the use of cell phones and internet. With many cell phones now reduced to an expensive flashlight people located their radio ? and heard only pre-programmed music from all commercial stations ? with one exception, KWMR, a small, non-commercial, community radio station far away from the epicenter. You will hear some of the call-ins to the station that were recorded that night and an interview with the station engineer Richard Dillman. This is an inspiring model and blueprint for any radio station considering building an emergency response system in their signal area. ALSO UPLOADED TO: AUDIOPORT http://audioport.org/index.php?op=program-info&program_id=94647&nav=& Radio4All http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/program/84981 Maria Gilardin/TUC Radio PO Box 44/Calpella, CA, 95418 (707) 463-2654 http://www.tucradio.org On 2/11/2016 5:35 PM, Sally Kane wrote: > > Bravo!! > > Sally Kane, CEO > NFCB > > On Feb 11, 2016, at 6:05 PM, Peggy Berryhill > wrote: > >> Congratulations Lyons! >> >> Peggy Berryhill >> General Manager >> KGUA 88.3 FM >> PO Box 574 >> Gualala, CA 95445 >> >> Peggy at kgua.org >> web: kgua.org >> FB: kguaradio >> PH: 707.884.4883 >> >> >> From: Lyons Filmer > >> Reply-To: > >> Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 4:48 PM >> To: Sally Kane > >> Cc: listserve >, Maria >> Gilardin > >> Subject: Re: [NFCB List] Weekly Nuggets from NFCB.....webinars, world >> radio day, and more. >> >> Thanks for the info, Sally! >> >> And, I want to brag about KWMR ref World Radio Day: Maria Gilardin of >> T.U.C. Radio produced a 29:00 episode on KWMR's coverage of the Napa >> earthquake?kudos to our Chief Operator Richard Dillman, and many >> thanks to Maria for making KWMR shine! >> >> T.U.C. Radio on the Napa Earthquake airs on KWMR Saturday the 13th at >> 11:30 am. (and airs on other stations as well, I am sure) >> >> >> cheers >> Lyons >> >> *-----------* >> *(Ms.) Lyons Filmer* >> * >> *Program Director, KWMR* >> * >> * >> * >> */IN OFFICE MON-THU ONLY/* >> * >> * >> */ >> /* >> * >> * >> * >> *90.5 Point Reyes Station / 89.9 Bolinas / 92.3 San Geronimo Valley* >> * >> * >> Are you a member? We can't do this without you..... >> >> *www.kwmr.org * >> * >> * >> *P.O. Box 1262* >> ** >> *11431 State Highway One, Suite #8* >> * >> * >> *Point Reyes Station, CA 94956* >> * >> * >> *415/663-8068, ext. 101* >> * >> >> >> >> >> From pdhertz at gmail.com Fri Feb 12 10:47:03 2016 From: pdhertz at gmail.com (Paul Hertz) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 18:47:03 +0000 Subject: [grc] Article: DMCA and Why Stations Probably Couldn't Just Play Bowie Tributes All Day In-Reply-To: <347728070.1756343.1455061344432.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> References: <347728070.1756343.1455061344432.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <347728070.1756343.1455061344432.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Looks like the link got removed somehow. Here it is: https://www.techdirt.com/articles/20160111/18000633302/why-radio-stations-probably-couldnt-just-play-david-bowie-music-as-tribute-copyright-law-is-messed-up.shtml On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 5:42 PM T Blue via grc wrote: > Here's the link: > > Why Radio Stations Probably Couldn't Just Play David Bowie Music As A > Tribute: Copyright Law Is Messed Up | Techdirt > > | | > | | | | | | | | > | Why Radio Stations Probably Couldn't Just Play David Bo...People are > quite reasonably upset by the news of David Bowie's passing, with lots of > reminiscing and certainly tons of listening to his music. I certainly > re-li... | > | | > | View on www.techdirt.com | Preview by Yahoo | > | | > | | > > > > > (DMCA = Digital Millennium Copyright Act) > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > From tuc at tucradio.org Fri Feb 12 16:02:49 2016 From: tuc at tucradio.org (Maria Gilardin) Date: Fri, 12 Feb 2016 16:02:49 -0800 Subject: [grc] [NFCB List] Weekly Nuggets from NFCB.....webinars, world radio day, and more. In-Reply-To: <56BD56E4.2050300@tucradio.org> References: <9A6573B3-93C5-41F2-BF82-3CDD018D256D@kwmr.org> <02B1CDAD-DAE4-46E9-ADE7-4BF03AABB7C0@gmail.com> <56BD56E4.2050300@tucradio.org> Message-ID: <56BE72A9.1030107@tucradio.org> And it is already on the World Radio Day web site http://www2.amarc.org/?q=wrd - plus I'm getting inquiries from other stations who are interested in the how-to-do-it aspect. I am also working on a YouTube film about KWMR that is almost done. Maria Maria Gilardin/TUC Radio PO Box 44/Calpella, CA, 95418 (707) 463-2654 http://www.tucradio.org On 2/11/2016 7:52 PM, Maria Gilardin via grc wrote: > Hi All - if you like to listen to the program describing KWMR's > amazing emergency service - Here it it: > > > World Radio Day 2016: Live Coverage of the Napa Earthquake in California > > http://podcast.tucradio.org/2016/01/world-radio-day-2016-live-coverage-of-the-napa-earthquake-in-california/ > > > This is the story of a community that has built their station in > response to a devastating fire in their own signal area at the Point > Reyes Peninsula ? determined to be ready for the next emergency. KWMR > in Point Reyes Station has been on the air since 1995 with a rich > offering of music and public affairs. But ? more than most other > community radio stations - they have built infrastructure, trained > staff and volunteers specifically to respond to emergencies. They > coordinate with all the local emergency services to be able to help in > times of need. > > At 3:20 am on a Sunday morning in August 2014 a 6.0 earthquake hit > Napa County, less than an hour north of San Francisco. At least 15,000 > residents lost power and most of them also lost the use of cell phones > and internet. With many cell phones now reduced to an expensive > flashlight people located their radio ? and heard only pre-programmed > music from all commercial stations ? with one exception, KWMR, a > small, non-commercial, community radio station far away from the > epicenter. > > You will hear some of the call-ins to the station that were recorded > that night and an interview with the station engineer Richard Dillman. > This is an inspiring model and blueprint for any radio station > considering building an emergency response system in their signal area. > > ALSO UPLOADED TO: > > AUDIOPORT > http://audioport.org/index.php?op=program-info&program_id=94647&nav=& > > Radio4All > http://www.radio4all.net/index.php/program/84981 > > Maria Gilardin/TUC Radio > PO Box 44/Calpella, CA, 95418 > (707) 463-2654 > http://www.tucradio.org > > On 2/11/2016 5:35 PM, Sally Kane wrote: >> >> Bravo!! >> >> Sally Kane, CEO >> NFCB >> >> On Feb 11, 2016, at 6:05 PM, Peggy Berryhill > > wrote: >> >>> Congratulations Lyons! >>> >>> Peggy Berryhill >>> General Manager >>> KGUA 88.3 FM >>> PO Box 574 >>> Gualala, CA 95445 >>> >>> Peggy at kgua.org >>> web: kgua.org >>> FB: kguaradio >>> PH: 707.884.4883 >>> >>> >>> From: Lyons Filmer > >>> Reply-To: > >>> Date: Thursday, February 11, 2016 at 4:48 PM >>> To: Sally Kane > >>> Cc: listserve >, >>> Maria Gilardin > >>> Subject: Re: [NFCB List] Weekly Nuggets from NFCB.....webinars, >>> world radio day, and more. >>> >>> Thanks for the info, Sally! >>> >>> And, I want to brag about KWMR ref World Radio Day: Maria Gilardin >>> of T.U.C. Radio produced a 29:00 episode on KWMR's coverage of the >>> Napa earthquake?kudos to our Chief Operator Richard Dillman, and >>> many thanks to Maria for making KWMR shine! >>> >>> T.U.C. Radio on the Napa Earthquake airs on KWMR Saturday the 13th >>> at 11:30 am. (and airs on other stations as well, I am sure) >>> >>> >>> cheers >>> Lyons >>> >>> *-----------* >>> *(Ms.) Lyons Filmer* >>> * >>> *Program Director, KWMR* >>> * >>> * >>> * >>> */IN OFFICE MON-THU ONLY/* >>> * >>> * >>> */ >>> /* >>> * >>> * >>> * >>> *90.5 Point Reyes Station / 89.9 Bolinas / 92.3 San Geronimo Valley* >>> * >>> * >>> Are you a member? We can't do this without you..... >>> >>> *www.kwmr.org * >>> * >>> * >>> *P.O. Box 1262* >>> ** >>> *11431 State Highway One, Suite #8* >>> * >>> * >>> *Point Reyes Station, CA 94956* >>> * >>> * >>> *415/663-8068, ext. 101* >>> * >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From wings at wings.org Tue Feb 16 04:49:44 2016 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 04:49:44 -0800 Subject: [grc] Thanks for participating in World Radio Day Message-ID: There are quite a few audio submissions from North America on the AMARC web page devoted to World Radio Day 2016. Cool! You may be interested in this statement from another region: 1. Statement by AMARC Asia-Pacific on the occasion of the World Radio Day 2016 (Suman Basnet) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Sat, 13 Feb 2016 11:50:27 +0545 From: Suman Basnet To: AMARC WIN General elist Subject: [Amarcwingeneral] Statement by AMARC Asia-Pacific on the occasion of the World Radio Day 2016 Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Statement by AMARC Asia-Pacific on the occasion of the World Radio Day 2016 On the occasion of the World Radio Day 2016, AMARC Asia-Pacific, the regional chapter of the World Association for Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) greets community radios of the Asia-Pacific region. This is an important occasion to celebrate community broadcasting and to review the values we bring into the lives of our local communities across the region and the world. This year, the UNESCO theme for World Radio Day is ?Radio in Times of Emergency and Disaster.? The theme resonates well with our recent experiences of broadcasting at times of grave calamities in the Asia-Pacific region. A landmark decision in the annals of community radio history was made in India when the Government allowed setting up an emergency radio in Cuddalore district, which along with other parts of Tamilnadu state had come under devastating floods on November 8, 2015. Community radio advocacy efforts towards making emergency radio stations a reality in South Asia began in earnest post the Kosi floods in 2008. The Cuddalore emergency radio is a milestone achievement not just for India but also for the entire Asia-Pacific region where community broadcasting is closely linked to disaster risk reduction and management. Speaking on the occasion of World Radio Day, Ramnath Bhat, Acting President of AMARC Asia-Pacific has said that today is an occasion to recollect the hardship and challenges that community radios in Nepal lived through during the April 25, 2015 earthquake and the subsequent aftershocks. In spite of horrible conditions brought about by all-around loss of lives and properties, as well as losses suffered by the community broadcasters of their buildings and equipment, the fact that many community broadcasters fought back to be on air to serve local communities is truly commendable. He has thanked partners and donors for their generous support for rebuilding community radios and called for their continued support ?as the challenge is far from over and community radios in Nepal require continued support to regain their full operational capacity.? Speaking on behalf of the Regional Board of AMARC Asia-Pacific, Mr. Bhat expressed satisfaction that AMARC was able to provide significant assistance to community radios that had suffered from the earthquake. Today is also an occasion to applaud, once again, community broadcasters such as Radio Abante in the Philippines, as well as community radios in Bangladesh, Fiji Islands, and across the Asia Pacific region ? from Pacific to South East Asia and from East Asia to South Asia ? for the invaluable service that they bring to the local communities at times of great distress and challenge. National policy or the lack of it remains the greatest hurdle to bringing the services of community broadcasting to those that need it at the hour of an emergency. ?I would like to call upon the governments of the Asia-Pacific region to take note of the good examples set by community radios and take active initiative in establishing legislative atmosphere that is conducive for the growth of community broadcasting. It is to be noted that many of the countries where community radios are playing an important role in community building are operating in a ?policy-void? or ?poor-policy? conditions? Mr. Bhat said. Evidence shows that community radio is the medium that is most accessible and reaches the widest audience in the quickest possible time. -END- Throughout the day on February 13, use the hashtags #WRD_AMARC, #WorldRadioDay and #RadioSavesLives to identify your posts on social networks. You can also visit AMARC?s campaign page to listen and download thematic audios produced by community radio stations. Want to add yours? Please see the details here. On February 13, let's celebrate community radio together! Join us! Thank you for your participation! --- Through service to members, networking and project implementation, the World Association of Community Radio Broadcasters (AMARC) gathers more than 4,000 community radios, federations and community media stakeholders in more than 150 countries. For further information, please contact: Suman Basnet Regional Coordinator, AMARC Asia-Pacific sumanbasnet at amarc-ap.org Kathmandu, Nepal. Office phone: +977 1 5554811 -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From jimedia at grandecom.net Tue Feb 16 16:19:01 2016 From: jimedia at grandecom.net (Jim Ellinger) Date: Tue, 16 Feb 2016 18:19:01 -0600 Subject: [grc] seeking console, laptops for Ghana Message-ID: <56C3BC75.6010105@grandecom.net> * ** **As we have in the past, we are calling out to the** **greater North American Community Radio community** seeking donations of much needed radio gear. ** **Specifically we are seeking two or three working laptop computers. They must be able**to contain audio/editing/ DJing software. _Laptops must be in_**_good working condition_, with all cables and accessories. (NO 'boat**anchors'!) Hand held digital audio recorders. Fully functional, new in the box would be nice. NO BATTERIES. ** **We are also seeking a fully functional multi channel audio/studio** **console. Console can be full size, but must not be larger/heavier** **than a single person (that would be me) can carry. (Or not.) _You must pay for delivery to Austin Airwaves in Austin__, TX_. ** **AA is a IRS recognized non-profit, educational organization. Your** **donation may be tax deductible. AA is working with ACDI/VOCA** **and Farmer to Farmer on it's third radio assignment to Ghana. AA has been an active member of AMARC since 1986. ** **AA has delivered to training and equipment to many, many**places around the world, including: Panama, Mozambique, Kathmandu,** **Borneo, Nicaragua (one hundred audio cassettes, 1988), Tunisia (2 World Social Forums), Haiti (post-**quake, 300 lbs of gear, an entire station in three boxes, in conjunction with AMARC), as well as Stateside, NOLA and Houston (post-Katrina) and most**recently, wonderful Wimberley, TX, six days after the deadly Memorial Day 2015 floods. * _*Deliveries must reach Austin, TX no later than Tuesday, March 1st*_*.** **Austin Airwaves, Inc. ** **Radio Loading Dock** **620 Fairfield Lane** **Austin, TX 78751** **(512) 796-4332** ** **_US Mail to_:** **P. O. Box 49492 ** **Austin, TX 78765 Thank you, jim ellinger AA/AMARC/ACDI/VOCA/F2F * *Thank you Jim,** * *The old broken console was a 12 channel and the current one is 8 channel oxy type.** * *I am actually looking for a console with the features that will allow phone connection that ** **could allow call-ins and call-outs. Another feature could be some delay process of call-ins.** * *The microphone connection for panel discussion of about 4- 6 people in the studio.** **C**onnection for internet and computers for on-air programmes and also for recording of ** **off-air programmes.** * *I hope I am making sense for you to identify the type that will also be Rural African ** **environment.** Thank you once again. ** * *Lydia Ajono** Radio Gurune 99.3FM** * *P.O.Box 347**Bolgatanga* website:http://www.radioguruneonline.org My name is Lydia Ajono from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region Ghana. I am the Executive Director of Radio Gurune99.3FM. Radio Gurune is a Community Radio operated by the Gurune Community broadcasting and Multimedia Initiative. I am gender advocate,trainer of broadcasting techniques,community development mobilizer and research, I also have in-depth knowledge in participatory communication radio productions and knowledge sharing processes among other uses of ICTs in facilitating citizenship participation in governance etc. I am fascinated about this YENKASA programme and would be happy to participate in the program as well as my Radio Station. *W93.5 in Wa, Ghana* http://www.w935fm.com/ *XR276A, La France Road, Kpaguri, Wa, Upper West Region* *Daily, we strive to provide quality reporting on local, national and international issues including ample live coverage and field reporting methods all of which inspire us to unearth the untold stories of the region. Our commitment to providing accurate, reliable and valuable information, particularly to women, the youth, farmers and the business community underpins everything we do. Our vision is to be a valued, vital and vibrant radio service that aims to advance the economic, civic and cultural development of the communities we serve. **February 13th is World Radio Day! /Tune In!/* **/Radio in Emergency and Disaster Situations /**http://www.diamundialradio.org/news/special-broadcast-saturday-13-february-listen-broadcast-or-share* *http://www.iasa-web.org/event/world-radio-day-2016 http://www.amarc.org/?q=node/1095 *WINGS' Frieda Werden interviews Wimberley Valley Radio's Susan Raybuck about signing their LPFM station on the air six days after the deadly 2015 Memorial Day Floods in Wimberley, TX, AND Austin Airwaves' Jim Ellinger about emergency radio responses in Haiti, (post-earthquake) NOLA and Houston (post-Katrina).* Jean-Francois Riffaud, Campaign coordinator World Radio Day, spoke about the preparations towards World Radio Day February 13th, 2016. This year the focus would be ?*/Radio in Emergency and Disaster Situations/*?. We would look into five specific situations: * Freed of expression (a disaster or emergency situation shouldn?t be a excuse to curtail freedom of expression) * Radio empower survivors and vulnerable people, whose right to privacy is to be respected. This is why UNESCO defends community radios, as they are the voice of vulnerable people. * Radio saves lives. Radio prepares people to response to catastrophes and helps them to rebuild their files after a disaster. * Immediate accessibility of radio frequencies is essential to saving lives. There are emergency frequencies that are reserved for these kind of situations, but are not respected by some radio operators. *"Radio has been a fundamental means for Indigenous Peoples to maintain their languages and to exercise and defend their rights." As recognized by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, Article 16 1. *Indigenous peoples have the right to establish their own media in their own languages and access to all other non-Indigenous media without discrimination.*2.* States shall take effective measures to ensure that the media duly reflect indigenous cultural diversity. States, without prejudice to ensuring full freedom of expression, should encourage privately owned media to adequately reflect indigenous cultural diversity." Community radio stations...serve the vital function of distributing information about important news and educational programing like emergency disaster relief, voter registration, public health campaigns to listeners in their own local languages, reaching even the most rural areas where radio is the only affordable form of communication. For Indigenous communities, community radio provides access to programming in their own languages and promotes their cultures, traditions, and belief systems. From sabrinadroach at gmail.com Thu Feb 18 06:51:23 2016 From: sabrinadroach at gmail.com (Sabrina Roach) Date: Thu, 18 Feb 2016 06:51:23 -0800 Subject: [grc] Business Models Message-ID: Hello All, A critical mass of people showed interest in the Business Models Work Group, so we'll have our first conference call on Tuesday, March 1st at 2 pm PST. We will dig into the Dodge Foundation's recent report on how local media outlets can experiment with new revenue models. Email me if you plan on joining the call. I'll be sending more specific directions closer to the date. Conference call number: Dial In: 1 (712) 775-7031 Meeting ID: 992-062-986 There is a link to the study in this piece by NiemanLab: http://www.niemanlab.org/2016/02/a-new-report-from-dodge-says-foundations-wanting-to-support-journalism-should-be-more-agile/?utm_source=Daily+Lab+email+list&utm_campaign=b64dc233b8-dailylabemail3&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d68264fd5e-b64dc233b8-395969253 -- From jimedia at grandecom.net Fri Feb 19 10:31:11 2016 From: jimedia at grandecom.net (Jim Ellinger) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:31:11 -0600 Subject: [grc] seeking donation of laptops and studio console In-Reply-To: References: <56C75720.8040103@grandecom.net> Message-ID: <56C75F6F.4040601@grandecom.net> > Distributed as a Public Service of Austin Airwaves. Please > distribute widely.* > ** > **Austin Airwaves' Jim Ellinger will be returning to** > **Ghana for a third time to assist in their developing** > **community radio and overall media environment.** > ** > **As we have in the past, we are calling out to the** > **greater North American Community Radio community** > seeking donations of much needed radio gear. > ** > **Specifically we are seeking two or three working laptop > computers. They must be able**to contain audio/editing/ > DJing software. _Laptops must be in_**_good working condition_, > with all cables and accessories. (NO 'boat**anchors'!) > > Hand held digital audio recorders. Fully functional, new in the > box would be nice. NO BATTERIES. > ** > **We are also seeking a fully functional multi channel audio/studio** > **console. Console can be full size, but must not be larger/heavier** > **than a single person (that would be me) can carry. (Or not.) > > _You must pay for delivery to Austin Airwaves in Austin__, TX_. > ** > **AA is a IRS recognized non-profit, educational organization. Your** > **donation may be tax deductible. AA is working with ACDI/VOCA** > **and Farmer to Farmer on it's third radio assignment to Ghana. > AA has been an active member of AMARC since 1986. > ** > **AA has delivered to training and equipment to many, many**places > around the world, including: Panama, Mozambique, Kathmandu,** > **Borneo, Nicaragua (one hundred audio cassettes, 1988), Tunisia > (2 World Social Forums), Haiti (post-**quake, 300 lbs of gear, an > entire station in three boxes, in conjunction with AMARC), as well > as Stateside, NOLA and Houston (post-Katrina) and most**recently, > wonderful Wimberley, TX, six days after the deadly Memorial Day > 2015 floods. * > > _*Deliveries must reach Austin, TX no later than Tuesday, March > 1st*_*.** > > **Austin Airwaves, Inc. ** > **Radio Loading Dock** > **620 Fairfield Lane** > **Austin, TX 78751** > **(512) 796-4332 ** > ** > **_US Mail to_:** > **P. O. Box 49492 ** > **Austin, TX 78765 > > Thank you, jim ellinger > AA/AMARC/ACDI/VOCA/F2F > * > > *Thank you Jim,** > * > *The old broken console was a 12 channel and the current one is 8 > channel oxy type.** > * > *I am actually looking for a console with the features that will > allow phone connection that ** > **could allow call-ins and call-outs. Another feature could be > some delay process of call-ins.** > * > *The microphone connection for panel discussion of about 4- 6 > people in the studio.** > **C**onnection for internet and computers for on-air programmes > and also for recording of ** > **off-air programmes.** > * > *I hope I am making sense for you to identify the type that will > also be Rural African ** > **environment.**Thank you once again. ** > * > *Lydia Ajono**Radio Gurune 99.3FM** > * > *P.O.Box 347**Bolgatanga* > website:http://www.radioguruneonline.org > > My name is Lydia Ajono from Bolgatanga in the Upper East Region > Ghana. I am the Executive Director of Radio Gurune99.3FM. Radio > Gurune is a Community Radio operated by the Gurune Community > broadcasting and Multimedia Initiative. I am gender > advocate,trainer of broadcasting techniques,community development > mobilizer and research, I also have in-depth knowledge in > participatory communication radio productions and knowledge > sharing processes among other uses of ICTs in facilitating > citizenship participation in governance etc. I am fascinated about > this YENKASA programme and would be happy to participate in the > program as well as my Radio Station. > > > *W93.5 in Wa, Ghana* > http://www.w935fm.com/ > *XR276A, La France Road, Kpaguri, Wa, Upper West Region* > *Daily, we strive to provide quality reporting on local, national > and international issues including ample live coverage and field > reporting methods all of which inspire us to unearth the untold > stories of the region. Our commitment to providing accurate, > reliable and valuable information, particularly to women, the > youth, farmers and the business community underpins everything we > do. Our vision is to be a valued, vital and vibrant radio service > that aims to advance the economic, civic and cultural development > of the communities we serve. > * > > *"Radio has been a fundamental means for Indigenous Peoples to > maintain their languages and to exercise and defend their rights." > As recognized by the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of > Indigenous Peoples, Article 16 > > 1. *Indigenous peoples have the right to establish their own media > in their own languages and access to all other non-Indigenous > media without discrimination.*2.* States shall take effective > measures to ensure that the media duly reflect indigenous cultural > diversity. States, without prejudice to ensuring full freedom of > expression, should encourage privately owned media to adequately > reflect indigenous cultural diversity." > > Community radio stations...serve the vital function of > distributing information about important news and educational > programing like emergency disaster relief, voter registration, > public health campaigns to listeners in their own local languages, > reaching even the most rural areas where radio is the only > affordable form of communication. For Indigenous communities, > community radio provides access to programming in their own > languages and promotes their cultures, traditions, and belief systems. > > From lupito at kyrs.org Fri Feb 19 15:55:58 2016 From: lupito at kyrs.org (Lupito Flores) Date: Fri, 19 Feb 2016 15:55:58 -0800 Subject: [grc] KYRS seeks Program Director In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <0cb901d16b71$147e19e0$3d7a4da0$@org> KYRS seeks a Program Director. Oversees programming on KYRS and supervises program hosts. Half-time salary. Send resume and three references to info at kyrs.org. Email for more information. Deadline to apply is March 11th. KYRS-Thin Air Community Radio is a full-power non-commercial station in Spokane, WA celebrating 13 years on-the-air. www.kyrs.org Lupito Flores, KYRS Station Manager Thin Air Community Radio 88.1 & 92.3 FM Listen & Donate http://www.kyrs.org Donate your old car/truck/boat! It's quick, easy, and you get a tax receipt! From wings at wings.org Mon Feb 22 12:51:20 2016 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2016 12:51:20 -0800 Subject: [grc] FM chips in cell phones Message-ID: The Board of Canada's National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA) is discussing a campaign to get cell phone FM radio chips activated in Canada. Seems like an issue both countries in the AMARC North America region have in common. Here's a piece about that issue in the US http://www.npr.org/sections/alltechconsidered/2015/04/16/400178385/the-hidden-fm-radio-inside-your-pocket-and-why-you-cant-use-it -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From aniraven at gmail.com Tue Feb 23 14:46:49 2016 From: aniraven at gmail.com (Ani Raven) Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2016 14:46:49 -0800 Subject: [grc] Election opinions on-air In-Reply-To: References: <3EC1E255-EF6F-47F0-B3E9-E0463CB05262@asis.com> Message-ID: KBOO's interpretation is that no on air host may endorse or oppose any candidate, as while they are on air, they are representing the station. Hosts can discuss issues, but not give their personal opinions of candidates. cheers, ani On Tue, Feb 9, 2016 at 12:45 PM, Paul Bame via grc wrote: > > "I understand that as a programmer for a 501[c][3] organization, I >> cannot, while on-air, endorse (or encourage people to vote for or >> against) a political candidate or initiative." >> >> Anyway, I think KMUD's rule is a pretty good one -- but is it too narrow? >> > > >> The FCC's own language above is certainly helpful -- "refrain from >> making statements that suggest the station supports or opposes any >> candidate." >> > > I'm not a lawyer or legal scholar, so take this for the mildly-informed > personal opinion that it is :-) > > There will always be people who will believe, or who will claim to > believe for possibly manipulative purposes, that the voice of one person > in a group is the voice of the group, and this is probably worse for > media outlets. And who can really say that the volunteer programmer > who is "in control" and will be signing the on-air log book, is /not/ > representing the station, since in a very physical way they are!? > > Whether labile naivety or subtle attack, painting a group with the > brush of a single member is an effective gag --- another version of the > "liberal media" gagging method. > > There will also always be people who are part of a group who are Very > Very Worried that things they Really Do Not Agree With, or will Offend > Important (to them) People, will be said by those Other members > of their group. > > To reduce both of these unfortunate problems, many stations air ample > disclaimers, especially surrounding anything which could be thought > to be opinion rather than fact. Probably a good idea, especially for > political editorials, especially during election season. > > I personally think that, ignoring 501c3, that everything I've read says > it is fine to express station opinions on non-candidate election > questions -- just not on candidates. > > My take is that KMUD's policy is too narrow. But without great > programmer and staff training, careful disclaimers, and a lawyer on > retainer, it is a very sensible way to handle things. > > -Paul (pablito) Bame > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc > From jimedia at grandecom.net Wed Feb 24 08:29:09 2016 From: jimedia at grandecom.net (Jim Ellinger) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 10:29:09 -0600 Subject: [grc] seeking station job descriptions, etc. Message-ID: <56CDDA55.6010301@grandecom.net> *Austin Airwaves is returning to Ghana to help a ** **brand new FM station. Among the information** **they are seeking for their four departments** **Programmes, News, Technical (engineering)** **and Administration is descriptions of/for:** ** **"roles and responsibilities"** **"enhance communication between departments"** **"duplication of efforts due to lack of teamwork"** **"operational procedures and job descriptions"** **"organizational values, principles and mission."** ** **AA is seeking job descriptions, station mission** **statements and goals, and organizational structure** **documents to facilitate our training efforts.** ** **Plz respond to Austin Airwaves. <**_jimedia at grandecom.net_**>** **Contributing stations will receive publicity photos suitable ** **for your website, etc.** ** **We are also still looking for laptops and handheld audio** **recorders.** ** **Thank you, jim ellinger Austin Airwaves* From rgragg at gmail.com Wed Feb 24 10:03:10 2016 From: rgragg at gmail.com (Russell Gragg) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:03:10 -0400 Subject: [grc] CKDU radio in Halifax, Nova Scotia, CANADA is hiring! Message-ID: *CKDU-FM is a non-profit campus and community radio station and student society based at Dalhousie University, serving listeners throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. Our mandate is to provide an alternative to private and public broadcasters and serve as a forum for diverse and under-represented voices and artists. The station broadcasts 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and is run by roughly 150 volunteers, a volunteer board of directors, and 4 permanent part-time staff. * *NATURE OF THE JOB* The Programming & Development Director is responsible for managing, scheduling and coordinating all of CKDU's on-air programming. The P&DD is also expected to act as a liaison to cultural, community, and arts groups to facilitate innovation in both content creation and content delivery, all while working within the cooperative staff structure, as a part of station committees, and with volunteers on station projects. *DUTIES * The duties of Programming & Development Director are as follows: ? Manage, schedule and coordinate all on-air programming; ? Recruit, train, coordinate and motivate programming volunteers; ? Act as a programming liaison to cultural, community and arts groups both on- and off-campus; ? Oversee CKDU contract, sessional and summer staff (excluding IT staff); ? Work with the Programming Committee in areas of program scheduling, assessment and development; ? Handle programming concerns with programmers in conjunction with the Programming Committee; ? Create, compile and monitor on-air program logs to ensure programmer compliance with CRTC and internal programming regulations; ? Develop and implement strategies for growth and improvement within the programming department; ? Schedule advertisements in conjunction with the Station Director; ? Oversee implementation of CKDU's discipline policy in conjunction with other staff; ? Attend weekly staff meetings, take part in consensus decision-making and participate in collective staff structure; ? Participate in monthly programmers meetings and CKDU's annual general meeting; ? Maintain healthy relationship with the staff, board, and programmers. *REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS* ? Strong understanding of campus/community radio and familiarity with CRTC regulations; ? Understanding of CKDU's programming and mandate ; ? Administrative skills and/or experience; ? Volunteer management, team building, and/or leadership skills; ? Computer skills: proficiency with basic office software, social networking, databases; comfortable with digital editing software (eg. Audacity, Adobe Audition, Pro Tools, Hindenburg, etc); ability to adapt to Linux OS; ? Ability to work independently; ? Ability to prioritize tasks; to set and achieve goals; ? Interpersonal, communication and listening skills . *DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS* ? Experience in community radio and/or community organization s; ? Knowledge of and interest in a wide variety of cultural, musical, and political expressions; ? Experience in or understanding of cooperative work environments; ? Advanced computer skills (design and layout); ? Experience in promotion or event coordination. *HOURS & REMUNERATION * Compensation is in the amount of $17.70 per hour plus 1.11% MERC, at 30 hours per week, paid monthly through Dalhousie University Payroll Services. The Programming & Development Director is eligible for vacation according to the CKDU Employment Policy. *APPLYING* Submit a resume with cover letter in person, by mail or as an attachment in an email (we do not accept applications via fax) to: *Programming & Development Director Hiring Committee * c/o CKDU - FM 6136 University Ave. Halifax, NS B3H 4J2 or hiring at ckdu.ca (SUBJECT LINE Programming & Development Director Hiring Committee) *Application deadline: 11:59PM AST, March 15, 2016 * CKDU is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from minority and under-represented groups. Please help circulate this job posting. *Russell W. Gragg* Media Strategist/Editor/Producer CANADA 902?401?3021 rgragg at gmail.com From wings at wings.org Wed Feb 24 12:04:31 2016 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 12:04:31 -0800 Subject: [grc] Fwd: Amarcwingeneral Digest, Vol 95, Issue 8 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Date: 2016-02-24 11:27 GMT-08:00 Subject: Amarcwingeneral Digest, Vol 95, Issue 8 To: amarcwingeneral at lists.amarc.org Send Amarcwingeneral mailing list submissions to amarcwingeneral at lists.amarc.org To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://lists.amarc.org/mailman/listinfo/amarcwingeneral or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to amarcwingeneral-request at lists.amarc.org You can reach the person managing the list at amarcwingeneral-owner at lists.amarc.org When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Amarcwingeneral digest..." Today's Topics: 1. Voces de Mujeres: Una serie radial internacional (Secretariat AMARC) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 14:25:56 -0500 From: Secretariat AMARC To: International Secretariat Subject: [Amarcwingeneral] Voces de Mujeres: Una serie radial internacional Message-ID: <56CE03C4.2040603 at si.amarc.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"; Format="flowed" *Voces de Mujeres: Una serie radial internacional * Montreal, 23 de Febrero del 2016.- En el 2015 la Asociaci?n Mundial de Radios Comunitarias (AMARC) uni?n fuerzas con UNESCO y la Alianza Mundial sobre Medios de Comunicaci?n y G?nero < http://www.unesco.org/new/en/communication-and-information/crosscutting-priorities/gender-and-media/global-alliance-on-media-and-gender/homepage/ > para la iniciativa ?Las Mujeres hacen las Noticias?. El objetivo es lograr la *igualdad de g?nero en los medios de comunicaci?n* para el 2030. A lo largo de sus proyectos y como parte de su misi?n, AMARC promueve la *igualdad de g?nero* y act?a para reforzar la importancia del papel desempe?ado por las mujeres en el campo de los medios de comunicaci?n. Las radios comunitarias son un lugar privilegiado donde las mujeres pueden alzar sus voces, encontrar un espacio para la discusi?n, empoderarse y emanciparse. Estas radios son veh?culos de educaci?n, cultura, intercambio de conocimiento y desarrollo. A trav?s de ellos, las mujeres pueden hacer cumplir su papel como actores sociales principales. En el marco del *D?a Internacional de la Mujer* y el Fondo de Campa?as Internacionales de AMARC , deseamos destacar los retos y logros de las mujeres llamando a periodistas y productores para participar con sus voces en una serie internacional radial. *?Qu? est? buscando AMARC?* -Documentales, reportajes, entrevistas, debates, historias de vida (el formato es flexible) -La producci?n de audio debe ser de al menos 10 minutos de duraci?n y estar listo para su difusi?n en el aire. -Las producciones en los idiomas locales son bienvenidas (un gui?n traducido es necesario) Los periodistas y productores de radios comunitarias son los encargados de enviar su propuesta a secretariat at si.amarc.org antes del 1 de Marzo del 2016. Por favor, indicar su nombre, radio, pa?s y agregue los detalles del tema que discute en su producci?n. Todas las producciones seleccionadas recibir?n una compensaci?n econ?mica por su trabajo. 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We replaced the Arrakis console we had in our main booth with a Yamaha mixer, and at the same time we did away with a lot of equipment that was hooked in line with the broadcast console. The switch over went very well, and we are very happy with our decision. It was a lot of work to get the old console and its' ton of twisted pair wiring out but well worth it. The new mixer cost us 350$, it would have cost us around 5000$ to put in another broadcast console. We were able to hook up our phone system without much of a problem, each slider has an on air light, to provide visual feedback showing what is active. We are building a box to mute our monitor speakers and activate the "on air" light, in the mean time we are using headphones. I know that purists will shudder at what we've done, but financially we had no choice, and in the end it went better than I thought it would, so stations in the same situation, I can tell you that it will work out if you have to opt for a mixer. I've trained our volunteers on the change over and that went well. I've completely documented the settings and levels on each and every switch, slider and variable control on the mixer, so we should be ok if someone messes it up. David Teasdale - Station Manager, CJMQ 88.9 FM 819-822-1838 _______________________________________________ ncramembers mailing list ncramembers at ncra.ca http://ncra.ca/mailman/listinfo/ncramembers_ncra.ca -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From danny at wspj.org Wed Feb 24 15:51:55 2016 From: danny at wspj.org (Danny) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:51:55 -0500 Subject: [grc] Maintaining station control when groups produce a program? Message-ID: <003201d16f5e$584215f0$08c641d0$@wspj.org> Over the years of our colorful history, we've from time to time had groups that programmed a show collectively. Most of that happened strictly over a webcast, so it wasn't a big concern. As we move to a legit LPFM signal that covers our broader community, we're struggling with the correct written policies to keep programming and FCC compliance control in the studio at all times. We've had collectively produced shows in the past where we basically just made sure one or more of them were always there that knew both FCC and station policies and enforced same on our behalf. Does anyone out there have a nicely worded policy for that? I'm thinking along the lines of requiring a "certified programmer" or "producer" or "board engineer" or some such in the live studio at all times. We're just trying to avoid a repeat of a situation last year where a webcast-only show programmer handed off their weekly show to a complete stranger without telling anyone. We eventually sorted it out, but obviously need some clear written policy going forward so "guests" don't end up running our studio by themselves without proper training or setting of expectations. Thanks! Danny From cedarviola at gmail.com Wed Feb 24 16:14:27 2016 From: cedarviola at gmail.com (Jim Thompson) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:14:27 -0800 Subject: [grc] Fwd: [ncramembers] Replacement of Broadcast console with a mixer In-Reply-To: References: <1835717131.9792710.1456350915854.JavaMail.yahoo.ref@mail.yahoo.com> <1835717131.9792710.1456350915854.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> Message-ID: <56CE4763.5050009@gmail.com> David, congrats. Have a question -- you talked of a 'ton of twisted pair', but I wonder what you replaced it with? And are you using balanced or unbalanced connections? thanks and all the best. jim On 2/24/2016 15:21, Frieda Werden via grc wrote: > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: David Teasdale > Date: Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 1:55 PM > Subject: [ncramembers] Replacement of Broadcast console with a mixer > To: NCRA Members > > > I just wanted to give the group an update on our project to replace our > broadcast consoles with Mixers. > > We replaced the Arrakis console we had in our main booth with a Yamaha > mixer, and at the same time we did away with a lot of equipment that was > hooked in line with the broadcast console. > > The switch over went very well, and we are very happy with our decision. It > was a lot of work to get the old console and its' ton of twisted pair > wiring out but well worth it. > > The new mixer cost us 350$, it would have cost us around 5000$ to put in > another broadcast console. > > We were able to hook up our phone system without much of a problem, each > slider has an on air light, to provide visual feedback showing what is > active. > > We are building a box to mute our monitor speakers and activate the "on > air" light, in the mean time we are using headphones. > > I know that purists will shudder at what we've done, but financially we had > no choice, and in the end it went better than I thought it would, so > stations in the same situation, I can tell you that it will work out if you > have to opt for a mixer. > > I've trained our volunteers on the change over and that went well. I've > completely documented the settings and levels on each and every switch, > slider and variable control on the mixer, so we should be ok if someone > messes it up. > > David Teasdale - Station Manager, CJMQ 88.9 FM > 819-822-1838 > > > > _______________________________________________ > ncramembers mailing list > ncramembers at ncra.ca > http://ncra.ca/mailman/listinfo/ncramembers_ncra.ca > > > > --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus From ryanhstanley at gmail.com Wed Feb 24 16:24:24 2016 From: ryanhstanley at gmail.com (Ryan Stanley) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:24:24 -0500 Subject: [grc] Maintaining station control when groups produce a program? In-Reply-To: <003201d16f5e$584215f0$08c641d0$@wspj.org> References: <003201d16f5e$584215f0$08c641d0$@wspj.org> Message-ID: I produce a show with 2 other women (originally a 4 person Collective) at WSLR in Sarasota, FL. Typically only two of us are in the studio during our hour. We were all required to go through the station's orientation and training and all maintain up to date contracts with the station. We each submit regular self reviews as individuals. Hope that helps! > On Feb 24, 2016, at 6:51 PM, Danny via grc wrote: > > Over the years of our colorful history, we've from time to time had groups > that programmed a show collectively. Most of that happened strictly over a > webcast, so it wasn't a big concern. > > > > As we move to a legit LPFM signal that covers our broader community, we're > struggling with the correct written policies to keep programming and FCC > compliance control in the studio at all times. We've had collectively > produced shows in the past where we basically just made sure one or more of > them were always there that knew both FCC and station policies and enforced > same on our behalf. Does anyone out there have a nicely worded policy for > that? I'm thinking along the lines of requiring a "certified programmer" or > "producer" or "board engineer" or some such in the live studio at all times. > > > > > We're just trying to avoid a repeat of a situation last year where a > webcast-only show programmer handed off their weekly show to a complete > stranger without telling anyone. We eventually sorted it out, but obviously > need some clear written policy going forward so "guests" don't end up > running our studio by themselves without proper training or setting of > expectations. > > > > Thanks! > > Danny > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From danny at wspj.org Wed Feb 24 16:35:33 2016 From: danny at wspj.org (Danny) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:35:33 -0500 Subject: [grc] Maintaining station control when groups produce a program? In-Reply-To: References: <003201d16f5e$584215f0$08c641d0$@wspj.org> Message-ID: <000c01d16f64$71f48cc0$55dda640$@wspj.org> I'd be very interested to see programmer contracts, if anyone is willing to share. -----Original Message----- From: Ryan Stanley [mailto:ryanhstanley at gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 7:24 PM To: Danny Cc: grc at maillist.peak.org; stubblefield at lists.prometheusradio.org Subject: Re: [grc] Maintaining station control when groups produce a program? I produce a show with 2 other women (originally a 4 person Collective) at WSLR in Sarasota, FL. Typically only two of us are in the studio during our hour. We were all required to go through the station's orientation and training and all maintain up to date contracts with the station. We each submit regular self reviews as individuals. Hope that helps! > On Feb 24, 2016, at 6:51 PM, Danny via grc wrote: > > Over the years of our colorful history, we've from time to time had > groups that programmed a show collectively. Most of that happened > strictly over a webcast, so it wasn't a big concern. > > > > As we move to a legit LPFM signal that covers our broader community, > we're struggling with the correct written policies to keep programming > and FCC compliance control in the studio at all times. We've had > collectively produced shows in the past where we basically just made > sure one or more of them were always there that knew both FCC and > station policies and enforced same on our behalf. Does anyone out > there have a nicely worded policy for that? I'm thinking along the > lines of requiring a "certified programmer" or "producer" or "board engineer" or some such in the live studio at all times. > > > > > We're just trying to avoid a repeat of a situation last year where a > webcast-only show programmer handed off their weekly show to a > complete stranger without telling anyone. We eventually sorted it out, > but obviously need some clear written policy going forward so "guests" > don't end up running our studio by themselves without proper training > or setting of expectations. > > > > Thanks! > > Danny > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc From wings at wings.org Wed Feb 24 21:20:28 2016 From: wings at wings.org (Frieda Werden) Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 21:20:28 -0800 Subject: [grc] Fwd: audacity-devel Digest, Vol 118, Issue 70 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: This is an interesting but perhaps not a definitive test of audio sampling preferences. One question I would have is what speakers or headphones they were using to run the test. On a related topic, does anyone on this list have programming experience and an interest in working on features for Audacity? After many years, this open source audio editing program has made great strides - I use it all the time now. But I still dearly want a feature that allows a tag to stay with the same spot in the audio, regardless of whether the time position of that bit of sound changes. ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Date: Wed, Feb 24, 2016 at 3:14 PM Subject: audacity-devel Digest, Vol 118, Issue 70 To: audacity-devel at lists.sourceforge.net ... Message: 1 Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2016 16:32:46 +0200 From: Jari Aalto Subject: Re: [Audacity-devel] MP3 format and music To: audacity-devel at lists.sourceforge.net Message-ID: <87a8mqtbzl.fsf at cante.net> Content-Type: text/plain 2016-02-18 01:56 Martyn Shaw : | On 17/02/2016 04:02, M C Sharma wrote: | > Dear All, | > I appreciate that the mp3 format does a lot of space saving and is | > useful at many places. But for me (at least in some cases) steals away | > the soul of music. I find every thing sounding hollow. | | Monty has the last word on this, I believe | | https://xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html | | Martyn This articale is indeed a gem, thanks to the link[0]. Some audiophiles are even afraid of ABXing[1]. I read that in 2000, a German CT (computer technik) magazine set up a double blind test against MP3 128 kbps vs 256 kbps vs CD quality (Note: codes have improved since then). They used profesional audio room: dampened walls, reflection and resonance free suspended ceiling, professional audio studio room with a B&W Nautilus 803 speakers (about $5000). The 12 test persons where professionell musicians, soundtechs and so on. They could hardly ever distinguish 128 kbps from 256 (only by 5% statistical margin) but they couldn't tell 256 kbps from the original CD. And even with some sound samples the testers surprisingly voted 128 kbps to be the best. Summary: anything above 128 is good enough for critical listening[2] In another critical audiophile forum, after ABX testing, noone could hear any difference between FLAC and 320 kbps MP3[3] Jari [0] https://xiph.org/~xiphmont/demo/neil-young.html ([75%]...) Double-blind listening tests are the gold standard; in these tests neither the test administrator nor the testee have any knowledge of the test contents or ongoing results. Computer-run ABX tests are the most famous example, and there are freely available tools for performing ABX tests on your own computer. ABX is considered a minimum bar for a listening test to be meaningful; reputable audio forums such as Hydrogen Audio often do not even allow discussion of listening results unless they meet this minimum objectivity requirement (...) Science is science, no slacking. [1] The ABX is a rigorous statistical test where anything below 9/10 is pure guessing; provided that you've set test sample count to 10; It is NOT a reding of "Percetage right" or "success rate". NOTE: forget listening or making decisions based on anything you hear from Youtube: it has already compressed the audio in all uploaded videos. Do ABX at home. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABX_test https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jt7GyFW4hOI ABX tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrfX-g8auc8 ABX test [2] http://www.heise.de/ct/artikel/Kreuzverhoertest-287592.html [3] http://www.head-fi.org/t/431522/abx-test-of-320kbps-vs-flac-results -- Frieda Werden, Series Producer WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service www.wings.org From jimedia at grandecom.net Thu Feb 25 07:11:55 2016 From: jimedia at grandecom.net (Jim Ellinger) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 09:11:55 -0600 Subject: [grc] seeking station job descriptions, etc. In-Reply-To: <56CDDA55.6010301@grandecom.net> References: <56CDDA55.6010301@grandecom.net> Message-ID: <56CF19BB.5010903@grandecom.net> > *Austin Airwaves is returning to Ghana to help a ** > **brand new FM station. Among the information** > **they are seeking for their four departments** > **Programmes, News, Technical (engineering)** > **and Administration is descriptions of/for:** > ** > **"roles and responsibilities"** > **"enhance communication between departments"** > **"duplication of efforts due to lack of teamwork"** > **"operational procedures and job descriptions"** > **"organizational values, principles and mission."** > ** > **AA is seeking job descriptions, station mission** > **statements and goals, and organizational structure** > **documents to facilitate our training efforts.** > ** > **Plz respond to Austin Airwaves. <**_jimedia at grandecom.net_**>** > **Contributing stations will receive publicity photos suitable ** > **for your website, etc.** > ** > **We are also still looking for laptops and handheld audio** > **recorders.** > ** > **Thank you, jim ellinger Austin Airwaves* From communityradiogoddess at yahoo.com Thu Feb 25 09:33:25 2016 From: communityradiogoddess at yahoo.com (Donna Dibianco) Date: Thu, 25 Feb 2016 17:33:25 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [grc] Maintaining station control when groups produce a program? In-Reply-To: <000c01d16f64$71f48cc0$55dda640$@wspj.org> References: <000c01d16f64$71f48cc0$55dda640$@wspj.org> Message-ID: <65638515.10107855.1456421605403.JavaMail.yahoo@mail.yahoo.com> All producers of a collective show should be trained and station certified before taking the 'reins'. While the FCC relaxed the licensing of DJs, the responsibility of every person who sits in the fancy seat are still required to know the rules and be able to complete certain tasks during an inspection.Stations are still ultimately responsible for Protecting the License, Serving the Community and ensuring the public's safety. ?Donna DiBiancoStation Start-up Specialist 503-960-1068 http://grc2015.net/ www.linkedin.com/pub/donna-dibianco www.facebook.com/communityradiogoddess On Wednesday, February 24, 2016 5:35 PM, Danny via grc wrote: I'd be very interested to see programmer contracts, if anyone is willing to share. -----Original Message----- From: Ryan Stanley [mailto:ryanhstanley at gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 7:24 PM To: Danny Cc: grc at maillist.peak.org; stubblefield at lists.prometheusradio.org Subject: Re: [grc] Maintaining station control when groups produce a program? I produce a show with 2 other women (originally a 4 person Collective) at WSLR in Sarasota, FL. Typically only two of us are in the studio during our hour. We were all required to go through the station's orientation and training and all maintain up to date contracts with the station. We each submit regular self reviews as individuals. Hope that helps! > On Feb 24, 2016, at 6:51 PM, Danny via grc wrote: > > Over the years of our colorful history, we've from time to time had > groups that programmed a show collectively. Most of that happened > strictly over a webcast, so it wasn't a big concern. > > > > As we move to a legit LPFM signal that covers our broader community, > we're struggling with the correct written policies to keep programming > and FCC compliance control in the studio at all times. We've had > collectively produced shows in the past where we basically just made > sure one or more of them were always there that knew both FCC and > station policies and enforced same on our behalf. Does anyone out > there have a nicely worded policy for that? I'm thinking along the > lines of requiring a "certified programmer" or "producer" or "board engineer" or some such in the live studio at all times. > > > > > We're just trying to avoid a repeat of a situation last year where a > webcast-only show programmer handed off their weekly show to a > complete stranger without telling anyone. We eventually sorted it out, > but obviously need some clear written policy going forward so "guests" > don't end up running our studio by themselves without proper training > or setting of expectations. > > > > Thanks! > > Danny > > _______________________________________________ > grc mailing list > grc at maillist.peak.org > http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc _______________________________________________ grc mailing list grc at maillist.peak.org http://maillist.peak.org/mailman/listinfo/grc