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Yet again, MW

Last post by Rate This « Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:49 pm
Posted in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
Replies: 18
by Honeyman » Thu Nov 17, 2022 4:57 pm » in Questions for MW / Board Announcements
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LL is 8ball now
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Last post by Rate This
Fri Mar 31, 2023 11:49 pm
Z93

Last post by hunterw « Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:02 pm
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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by hunterw » Wed Jan 04, 2023 4:35 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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No not z93. In Manistee we don’t have much to listen to And Ludington radio station signal reception suck here. Hopefully not a format flip coming.
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Last post by hunterw
Fri Mar 31, 2023 10:02 pm
Pay Movie Channels Bumpers and ID's from the 80s and 90s

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:38 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
Replies: 8
by Riff Raff » Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:18 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

All the pay channels had kind of unique bumpers and ID's, be it Cinemax, HBO, The Movie Channel, and Showtime.

I always liked this one:

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:38 pm
Free pay channel previews

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:36 pm
Posted in Remembering the Golden Years
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by Riff Raff » Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:50 pm » in Remembering the Golden Years

I always used to get The VCR ready and record some movies.

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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:36 pm
Trump Claims He Will Be Indicted Tuesday

Last post by Matt « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:31 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 141
by Rate This » Sat Mar 18, 2023 8:47 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Trump has gone on his social media platform and claimed that he will be indicted by the Manhattan DA and arrested on Tuesday in the Stomy Daniels...
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Last post by Matt
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:31 pm
Detroit Tigers 2023

Last post by Realist « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:59 pm
Posted in The Stadium
Replies: 14
by Bobbert » Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:06 am » in The Stadium

My humble hopes for this year:

Some sign that Scott Harris's new plans are working. At least to provide a good foundation for next year, when...

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Last post by Realist
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:59 pm
A major strike against Juwan Howard...

Last post by Honeyman « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:08 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by MWmetalhead » Fri Mar 31, 2023 3:58 pm » in The Stadium

Not a good look for the program or for Juwan Howard. Hunter Dickinson has entered the transfer portal:

Not a good look for Warde Manuel, either,...

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Last post by Honeyman
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:08 pm
WOMC HD WYCD HD

Last post by ftballfan « Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:49 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by ramboy » Sat Mar 11, 2023 12:26 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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It seems like Entercom Detroit is shutting down there HD side channels. I went to listen to WOMC HD2 (oldies 104.3) and it's gone, same with WOMC...
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Last post by ftballfan
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:49 pm
Nielsen Ratings for February

Last post by dial-it-in « Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:37 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 6
by Greg Buben » Wed Mar 22, 2023 2:54 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

The February Nielsen ratings have come out on line for the major markets including Detroit. WCSX is number one with
a 7.4% share. WCSX went slightly...

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Last post by dial-it-in
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:37 pm
Nashville mass shooter identified as trans

Last post by Mega Hertz « Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:15 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 87
by keto » Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:18 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Just putting it out there because the mainstream media is burying this fact and having difficulty telling the story while intentionally ignoring it....
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Last post by Mega Hertz
Fri Mar 31, 2023 5:15 pm
Congressman Says Make AM a Mandatory Car Safety Feature

Last post by Ben Zonia « Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:52 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 7
by n8fnr » Sat Mar 25, 2023 4:18 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

A congressman from New Jersey wants the government to add AM radio to the list of safety equipment that carmakers must include in their vehicles....

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:52 pm
LMAO @ 760 WJR

Last post by SolidGoldDancers « Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:49 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 8
by MWmetalhead » Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:41 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

Who the heck is going to listen to ultra-boring Michigan Panthers football on the radio?

What's next - junior A hockey broadcasts and G-League...

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Last post by SolidGoldDancers
Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:49 pm
Whitmer repeals right-to-work, reinstates prevailing wage in Michigan

Last post by keto « Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:31 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 114
by Taco » Fri Mar 24, 2023 3:03 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan
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Even as a Whitmer supporter, I feel it is a mistake not letting workers decide for themselves if they want to join a union or not. Do we really need...
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Last post by keto
Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:31 pm
Detroit Pistons 2022-23

Last post by MWmetalhead « Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:02 pm
Posted in The Stadium
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by thekman » Sat Oct 29, 2022 1:26 am » in The Stadium
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Teal is still ugly.
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Last post by MWmetalhead
Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:02 pm
Tornado Outbreak today

Last post by Riff Raff « Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:01 pm
Posted in Chatterbox

by Riff Raff » Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:01 pm » in Chatterbox

Massive damage in Little Rock AR and rough stuff in central IL.

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Last post by Riff Raff
Fri Mar 31, 2023 4:01 pm
All bets are off

Last post by cathouse1974 « Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:56 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 10
by keto » Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:51 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

I've never seen anything like this.

You've got Dave Bondy, on his employer's Facebook page, saying he will no longer update there and encourages the...

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Last post by cathouse1974
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:56 pm
Graduate Students go on strike

Last post by km1125 « Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:53 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 10
by Round Six » Wed Mar 29, 2023 12:15 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

Not sure where to start this thread. Maybe it belongs in Chatterbox.

So just what is a graduate student?
What do they do? Are these folks that...

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Last post by km1125
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:53 pm
Jason Carr selected grand marshall of Roseville Memorial Day parade

Last post by unscopedaircheck « Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:50 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 16
by keto » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:24 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Okay, there was an episode of Happy Days where the Fonz put on water-skis and jumped over a shark.

Jason just put on his wet suit.
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Last post by unscopedaircheck
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:50 pm
What Import Vehicles doYou Like?

Last post by audiophile « Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:43 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 25
by Turkeytop » Wed Mar 22, 2023 9:42 pm » in Chatterbox
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I don't mean racy sports cars or luxury SUVs. Just ordinary vehicles for commuting or getting around in.

I only buy vehicles that are Union built in...
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Last post by audiophile
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:43 pm
Who remembers the ethnic festivals in Detroit?

Last post by Round Six « Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:38 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 12
by km1125 » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:19 pm » in Chatterbox

Going through some old pics...

Anybody remember going to these downtown?

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Last post by Round Six
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:38 pm
Brother Stair on WCXI right now

Last post by ZenithCKLW « Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:38 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 47
by Colonel Flagg » Mon May 09, 2022 3:27 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Dead air on WCXI all day, and then, at 3PM, instead of Guy Benson, we're treated to the infamous Brother Stair :rollin

It can't get any better than...
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Last post by ZenithCKLW
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:38 pm
Banned songs

Last post by teetoppz28 « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:37 am
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 3
by Riff Raff » Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:44 pm » in Music Musings

Or at least at the time. First one I'll go with is Jeanny by Falco, whom was a pop artist from Austria. His best-known song is Rock me Amedius, which...

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Last post by teetoppz28
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:37 am
Best fast food French fries?

Last post by teetoppz28 « Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:31 am
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 63
by bmw » Tue Mar 21, 2023 11:15 pm » in Chatterbox
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My favorite used to be McDonalds, but it seems like any time I get fries from there now, they're always cold and stale.

So my new favorite is the...
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Last post by teetoppz28
Fri Mar 31, 2023 9:31 am
Mock Draft Radio

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:31 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 14
by Bobbert » Tue Mar 28, 2023 9:39 am » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

This time of year, 97.1 is constantly doing mock NFL drafts. Does this kind of radio really appeal to people? I find it boring, because it's just a...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:31 am
AOC slams Marjorie Taylor Greene’s transphobic comments over Nashville shooting: ‘Disgusting’

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:14 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 10
by Taco » Tue Mar 28, 2023 7:35 am » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Very much over the top!

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed fellow congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest comments blaming gender-affirming care...

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:14 am
Tucker Carlson Says Trans People Are The ‘Natural Enemy’ Of Christianity As He Reacts To Nashville School Shooting

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:13 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 1
by Taco » Wed Mar 29, 2023 7:00 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Seriously, this does NOT affect Mr. Carlson one iota. Why is he and others like him making such a big stink out of it?

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:13 am
DirecTV sues Nexstar

Last post by Taco « Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:07 am
Posted in Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Replies: 1
by jmeltonwx » Tue Mar 14, 2023 2:14 pm » in Lansing/Mid-Michigan

DirecTV has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York against Nexstar for illegally colluding with Mission...

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Last post by Taco
Fri Mar 31, 2023 8:07 am
Sinclair’s Sports Channels Prepare Bankruptcy, Putting Team Payments at Risk

Last post by Realist « Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:56 am
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 17
by Martin Stett » Thu Jan 26, 2023 1:53 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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With financial troubles mounting, the Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.-owned firm will likely skip $140 million in interest payments due mid-February,...
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Last post by Realist
Fri Mar 31, 2023 7:56 am
Have I missed it?

Last post by dial-it-in « Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:46 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 44
by dial-it-in » Wed Dec 07, 2022 12:49 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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I freely admit I dont see every minute of every newscast but I do see a lot. I have the TV on at work and I switch stations pretty regularly so...
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Last post by dial-it-in
Fri Mar 31, 2023 6:46 am
Marjorie Taylor Greene Twitter Suspended After Trans 'Vengeance' Warning

Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak « Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:52 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
Replies: 5
by Taco » Tue Mar 28, 2023 8:34 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World

Good!

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Last post by MotorCityRadioFreak
Fri Mar 31, 2023 1:52 am
Goodbye Decades Hello Catchy Comedy

Last post by Ben Zonia « Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:08 am
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Replies: 5
by windsor » Sun Mar 26, 2023 8:42 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

As of March27 The retro channel Decades locally. on 2.5 will only air retro sitcoms of yesteryear.

No more weekend binges of cop shows like Mod...

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Fri Mar 31, 2023 12:08 am
Which mobile phone MVNOs (mobile virtual network operators) are best?

Last post by Plate Cap « Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:52 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 31
by MWmetalhead » Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:56 pm » in Tech Talk
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I would love to hear people's thoughts regarding cellular service MVNOs.

For those unfamiliar with that term, an MVNO is simply a third-party...
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Last post by Plate Cap
Thu Mar 30, 2023 11:52 pm
Weirdest songs you've ever heard

Last post by Riff Raff « Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:59 pm
Posted in Music Musings
Replies: 2
by Riff Raff » Mon Dec 12, 2022 1:00 am » in Music Musings

This is a weird one, this was on a 80s New Wave compilation CD I used to have.

This one I really like!

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Last post by Riff Raff
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:59 pm
Junk the Ice Cream Truck, Take the Train! (Political Humor)

Last post by TC Talks « Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:47 pm
Posted in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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by audiophile » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:51 pm » in Political Potpourri - U.S. and World
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Someone might have too much time on their hands, but it's still funny.
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Last post by TC Talks
Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:47 pm
The Butcher is gone

Last post by sinklair « Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:24 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by keto » Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:09 pm » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

Becky just announced she got fired from 25, 66, and 46.

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Last post by sinklair
Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:24 pm
Voted #1

Last post by HD74 « Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:37 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
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by Turkeytop » Thu Mar 16, 2023 9:17 pm » in Chatterbox
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This isn't just a Florida thing. I see it all the time at home too. Businesses boasting that they've been Voted #1 or Voted Best.

Best Pizza joint....
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Last post by HD74
Thu Mar 30, 2023 8:37 pm
Ron Cameron

Last post by edj « Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:51 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by briangoleb » Sun Dec 22, 2019 1:05 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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Last post by edj
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:51 pm
Something brewing in Chicago?

Last post by Ben Zonia « Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:44 pm
Posted in Neighboring States/Ontario
Replies: 6
by Riff Raff » Wed Mar 29, 2023 2:14 pm » in Neighboring States/Ontario

Hmmm?

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Last post by Ben Zonia
Thu Mar 30, 2023 7:44 pm
When art becomes "porn"

Last post by Riff Raff « Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:14 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 2
by keto » Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:09 pm » in Chatterbox

Don't these idiots have anything better to do than raise a stink when a public school is actually educating children in art?

Michalangelo's David...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Thu Mar 30, 2023 5:14 pm
Oberon Is Back!

Last post by teetoppz28 « Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:36 pm
Posted in Chatterbox
Replies: 22
by Taco » Tue Mar 14, 2023 11:37 pm » in Chatterbox
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I'm glad Oberon is back. Oberon Day is March 20th but I was able to get some tonight.
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Last post by teetoppz28
Thu Mar 30, 2023 4:36 pm
Where are they now?

Last post by keto « Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:10 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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by keto » Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:19 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb

I did a quick search of a few folks that are no longer on the traditional news channels, and came across Ryan Slocum.

Apparently he's a pro...

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Last post by keto
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:10 pm
WXYZ anchors out?

Last post by TeleCine « Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:16 pm
Posted in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
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by TRTV » Tue Mar 28, 2023 5:14 pm » in Metro Detroit/SE Michigan

I have noticed lately when one of the anchors is out for the day at WXYZ nobody fills in from the other newscasts? For example the 5pm today is Brian...

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Last post by TeleCine
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:16 pm
Nautel MA3 All Digital AM

Last post by syntheticexctasy « Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:00 pm
Posted in Engineering & DX'ing
Replies: 13
by Marcus » Fri Mar 10, 2023 1:12 pm » in Engineering & DX'ing

It is claimed that this mode is much more immune to static than the standard Amplitude Modulation. Could electric cars could receive it without too...

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Last post by syntheticexctasy
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:00 pm
RadioGPT can talk. It can research. It can take your calls. And it could be coming to your market.

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:09 am
Posted in Broadcasting - General
Replies: 7
by n8fnr » Mon Mar 13, 2023 10:10 am » in Broadcasting - General

Replacing Humans “Is the Furthest Thing From Our Mindset,” Says the Company Selling an A.I. Radio Host

The humble broadcast-radio host, whether...

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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Thu Mar 30, 2023 10:09 am
Holy shit, 9&10 has a new logo.

Last post by moldyoldie « Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:52 am
Posted in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
Replies: 48
by Bull Shannon » Tue Jan 24, 2023 7:30 pm » in Northern Lower Michigan/Eastern U.P.
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I did not expect to see this on my Facebook feed tonight:

I don't know how I feel about it. It's an improvement, but, I don't like that it still...
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Last post by moldyoldie
Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:52 am
Just What Late Night TV Needs...

Last post by Calvert DeForest « Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:49 am
Posted in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV
Replies: 12
by kager » Wed Feb 15, 2023 6:33 am » in Network & Syndicated Radio and TV

Less Corden - More Colbert

James Corden is stepping away from late-night later this spring, and his exit could mark the end of The Late Late Show...

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Last post by Calvert DeForest
Thu Mar 30, 2023 9:49 am
The next Presidential election will go democrat

Last post by Riff Raff « Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:12 am
Posted in Political Potpourri - Michigan
Replies: 2
by TC Talks » Wed Mar 29, 2023 8:31 pm » in Political Potpourri - Michigan

In Michigan, the GOP has imploded. How can they possibly organize to elect a Red Senator or GOP President?

We are a key state for the GOP...

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Last post by Riff Raff
Thu Mar 30, 2023 1:12 am
Part-Time Board Op

Last post by RebelwithoutAClause « Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:24 am
Posted in Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Replies: 7
by ppr7997 » Mon Mar 27, 2023 10:49 am » in Grand Rapids/West Michigan

Hi, I'm in the IT space by full-time trade but have always had a passing interest in broadcast. Highly technical and have live sound experience as...

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Last post by RebelwithoutAClause
Thu Mar 30, 2023 12:24 am
Fan Boy Custer

Last post by sinklair « Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:50 pm
Posted in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Replies: 75
by sinklair » Thu Dec 01, 2022 6:46 am » in Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
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Yet another example of why our viewers don’t trust local media as an unbiased news source:

Mid-Michigan’s “number one” news anchor David Custer...
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Last post by sinklair
Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:50 pm
POS Sony TV weird problem

Last post by MWmetalhead « Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:35 pm
Posted in Tech Talk
Replies: 5
by km1125 » Fri Dec 30, 2022 9:27 am » in Tech Talk

I have a Sony KDL-40W650D and every now and then run into a frustrating problem.

The remote stops working. Well, it's not the remote, but the TV...

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Last post by MWmetalhead
Wed Mar 29, 2023 10:35 pm

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