BDR
The Broadcaster's Desktop Reference
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This CD is currently available as Version 2.7 and now ...
INCLUDES EVERY ISSUE OF RADIO GUIDE MAGAZINE since January 2003 to December 2008
For your information and interest, you'll find most of the table of contents for the CD below. It describes many of the programs, files, etc, that are included. (Please note: however, the "links" are not "hot")
If you are interested having the great programs on this CD, ORDERING INFORMATION is at the bottom of the page.
Hello there .. and welcome to the OLDRADIO.COM CD!
This started as an idea for my 10th Annual Lunch Gathering at NAB... and has been gathering steam as ideas come in.
If you are reading this as a text file, there are several DOS based packages here, and in a couple of cases including features missing in the Windows programs. On the other hand, if you do have Windows, you will, I hope, enjoy the Windows version of The Radio Utilities as well as the other materials.
However, you use them, thanks for your interest, and please ... let me know your comments, suggestions, etc.
Thanks!
Barry Mishkind
Tucson, AZ
December 2003
email address: barry at broadcast.net
CONTENTS
ENGINEERING PROGRAMS
a) Windows Programs:
1. OLDRADIO Radio Utilities 2002 - Barry Mishkind
2. E-SLIDE - Continental Electronics
b) DOS Programs:
1. CovPred - Barry Mishkind
2. D&A 2.0 - Barry Mishkind
3. RFS.EXE V2.48 - RF Specialties
4. TOOLBOX.EXE - Tom Osenkowsky
5. AMSTNS V45 - FCC AM Data Viewer - Bob Carpenter
6.TVFMSTNS V85 - FCC TV/FM Data Viewer - Bob Carpenter
7. A SMITH CHART Program - from the University of Berne
TECHNICAL TIPS
1. Harris SX Series
2. Harris MW-1 Tips
3. Harris MW-5 Tips
4. Harris FM-20K Tips
5. Continental 831G-2 Tips
6. John Stortz' Top Ten List of Replacement Parts considerations
7. 111C Wiring diagram - Chuck Leavens (also 119C/153A)
8. 9V Battery Checker - Bill Hutchinson, KMSP-TV
9. 1/2 watt monitor amp - Bill Hutchinson, KMSP-TV
10. Push on/Push off switch - Mike Callaghan, KIIS
SAFETY/SECURITY INFORMATION
1. Transmitter safety check list. A beginning.
2. A look at ENG safety - Andy Funk KB7UV
CURRENT TOPICS
Every issue of RADIO GUIDE MAGAZINE for the years 2003-2008. Indicies are included!
CONTACT INFORMATION
A listing of manufacturers and contact information
HISTORY
1. Who's On First? ... a beginning look at broadcast history - Barry Mishkind
2. The Clear Channel Matter - Mark Durenberger's series on High Power Broadcasting.
3. A list of the first stations in each state.
4. A look at the first 100 stations in the US
5. A discussion of K and W call letters - Thomas White
6. The mystique of Three Letter Calls - Thomas White
7. A Three Letter Roll Call - Thomas White
7. ORIGINS - Bob Nelson's compendium of call letter slogans and meanings.
8. OLDRADIO
- a project to document the histories of stations (this file is old ... a new
one may come RSN!)
HUMOR
1. Top Ten List of FCC Excuses
2. Top Ten List of Engineering Peeves
3. Top Ten Promotional Items for WWV - Gary Liebisch
4. Top Ten Reasons to work at a 50 kW station in a residential area - Fred Morton
MISCELLANEOUS
1. EAS
Matters
Rules, State Plans, add'l info.
EAS Supplies info
2.
FCC Matters
Self Inspection lists
3. Several "hidden" items on the CD. Check out the "misc" folder!
Caution: Some of the programs are not precise enough for some FCC filings, etc. However, they will give you a good, quick reference point for most needs.
Compilation copyright 2002-2008, 2009, Barry Mishkind
All proceeds from this CD are going to be put into improving the next edition of the CD, and supporting Oldradio.com and its efforts to document and display the history of the Broadcast industry. I am suggesting something in the range of $15-20 (or, more, if you really want to support the Oldradio Project). I will send you a copy of the CD (via postal service or internet download), and personally notify you when the next version is made available (The plan is to give registered folks a free upgrade or at minimal cost for shipping.)
The please send your check or money order to:
Barry Mishkind
2033 S. Augusta Place
Tucson, Arizona 85710
Please include your regular snailmail and email address...
January 2004: You can now use your CREDIT CARD!
Thanks to Radio Guide Magazine for making their PayPal account available. To order the BDR with a Visa/MC/AMEX Credit Card, just click on this link: www.radio-guide.com/products.htm
And ... THANKS for your support of OLDRADIO.COM!