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by SolarMax
Sun Jun 11, 2023 4:25 pm
Forum: Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Topic: NBC Nightly News’ prepping new logo, graphics update
Replies: 3
Views: 948

NBC Nightly News’ prepping new logo, graphics update

NBC News is preparing a complete brand update for “Nightly News” as the program celebrates 75 years. Set to debut June 19, the new logo for “Nightly” is designed with a double “N” while the show’s overall palette will shift to purple and warm blues. https://www.newscaststudio.com/2023/06/08/nbc-nigh...
by SolarMax
Wed May 31, 2023 10:15 pm
Forum: Getting Connected (or Cutting the Cord!)
Topic: SiriusXM
Replies: 19
Views: 3019

Re: SiriusXM

So that's just the post above that says there's a free offer.
Doesn't address the question about traffic reports for Mid-Michigan, which still are not a thing on SXM.
by SolarMax
Fri May 26, 2023 10:23 am
Forum: New Age Radio (Streaming / Podcasting / Satellite / HD)
Topic: SXM freebie May 25-June 6
Replies: 3
Views: 1318

SXM freebie May 25-June 6

FREE starting May 25th through June 6th.
Includes SiriusXM app and 100+ channels in your car (if you have a not-activated SXM-enabled radio). No strings attached, they say.

Details & channel list at:https://www.siriusxm.com/offers/free-listen
by SolarMax
Mon May 15, 2023 11:03 am
Forum: Everywhere Else
Topic: Audacy: more cuts coming at WCCO
Replies: 0
Views: 728

Audacy: more cuts coming at WCCO

WCCO radio owner Audacy says it will continue to cut costs, sell assets after another poor earnings report. https://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/news/2023/05/10/wcco-radio-audacy-faces-tough-questions.html (site insists you disable adblockers) 100+ year old, WCCO (830 AM MInneapolis) has still rem...
by SolarMax
Sun May 14, 2023 9:39 am
Forum: Engineering & DX'ing
Topic: Last Electronics Store
Replies: 37
Views: 7149

Re: Last Electronics Store

Wow... this thread gets me wondering... Silverstines ... where was this? I distinctly remember that name, and may have been there but don't recall where it was. Lambrecht .... Was this the one on Gratiot just north of 10 mile? (that would put it in Roseville, but barely north of East Detroit). Hal'...
by SolarMax
Fri May 12, 2023 10:36 pm
Forum: Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Topic: Sinclair wants you to buy new TVs
Replies: 9
Views: 1585

Re: Sinclair wants you to buy new TVs

In Detroit, The Pearl TV consortium uses WMYD as the ATSC 3.0 host for many separate streams of competing originators. The main services of WXYZ, WMYD, WJBK, WDIV, WWJ are carried as ATSC 3.0 OFDM on Scripps' RF 31 transmitter/antenna in Oak Park. If you look at what actual transmitters and location...
by SolarMax
Fri May 12, 2023 9:30 pm
Forum: Engineering & DX'ing
Topic: Last Electronics Store
Replies: 37
Views: 7149

Re: Last Electronics Store

Anything like it in MI >? I used to ride my bike to Bauers Industrial in old redford in Detroit ! Bought Xtals to use in my novice station from them.. I only got to Bauer a few times before he closed up, I think in the late 80s-early 90s. It had that characteristic smell, like every old ham's basem...
by SolarMax
Sun May 07, 2023 10:49 pm
Forum: Engineering & DX'ing
Topic: Seeking Receiver recommendations
Replies: 18
Views: 2210

Re: Seeking Receiver recommendations

I have a Sangean ATS 909 that I keep in Florida. It's an excellent radio. https://www.sangean.com/en/product/ats-909x2-graphite Thanks for all the opinions and recommendations. My friend has purchased the Sangean ATS 909, considering it the best choice to replace his departed Sony, and at a reasona...
by SolarMax
Sun Apr 30, 2023 5:55 pm
Forum: Engineering & DX'ing
Topic: Seeking Receiver recommendations
Replies: 18
Views: 2210

Seeking Receiver recommendations

A friend's venerable Sony ICF-2001 has crossed the radio bridge, beyond repairability, forever silent. He is now shopping for a similarly capable replacement. I've suggested he look at models from Sangean, Eton, Tecsun and CCrane. Any individual units among these worthy of a long look, or particular...
by SolarMax
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:22 pm
Forum: Neighboring States/Ontario
Topic: NBC 24 Ending News Operations
Replies: 22
Views: 2370

Re: NBC 24 Ending News Operations

I even got into a rather pointless discussion with a young friend who decried the need for cable since "we just stream over wifi". She was not able to understand that her "wifi' got to her home via cable. That's all a bit more confusing now, with T-Mobile's home service, basically a "hot spot" whic...
by SolarMax
Fri Apr 28, 2023 1:04 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Darnell Blackburn
Replies: 12
Views: 2766

Re: Darnell Blackburn

Darnell with MDOT camera showing a nearly empty 696 near Gratiot: "Traffic volumes are starting to pick up here!" I literally saw four cars total in the shot. Holy crap does this guy suck at his job. I see that a lot on everyone's traffic casts. Reporter telling us how traffic is backed up or not m...
by SolarMax
Tue Apr 25, 2023 6:54 pm
Forum: Chatterbox
Topic: Hampton Inn
Replies: 180
Views: 13807

Re: Hampton Inn

The last hotel room I stayed in did have a clock. Come nighttime, Its blue-green LED display shone with the light of a thousand suns, and I could not find a display dim or cut switch or control. I ended up simply putting one of those dozen extra throw pillows in front of it. I couldn't just unplug i...
by SolarMax
Fri Apr 21, 2023 8:39 pm
Forum: Engineering & DX'ing
Topic: "Solar Max Might Arrive Early"
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

Re: "Solar Max Might Arrive Early"

If solar max will be poor , the next few cycles...I will have to spend my nights on the lower HF bands and sleep all day ! 160, 80 and 60M are not very different when Sol is lazy. :lol: Bless you if you plan to be with us for "the next few cycles!" I don't have anything up for 10. I know a group of...
by SolarMax
Wed Apr 12, 2023 6:28 pm
Forum: Engineering & DX'ing
Topic: "Solar Max Might Arrive Early"
Replies: 6
Views: 1290

"Solar Max Might Arrive Early"

From Spaceweather.com--Solar Max Might Arrive Early

I'm coming for your DX...
:D
by SolarMax
Thu Apr 06, 2023 9:36 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Audio person during Hall of Shame segments
Replies: 3
Views: 778

Re: Audio person during Hall of Shame segments

Is it really that difficult to pot up Rob Wolchek's mic while muting the anchors' mics? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4cOGRJmtRig Every dang time the anchors toss to Rob, his voice is picked up by the anchors' mics, and then the audio person is late to Rob's mic. Every. Single. Time. With news st...