Changes at KIXI

[Kelly A]

I see absolutely nothing wrong at all wanting to experiment with radio by setting up a part 15. A lot of people do it. It’s not supposed to be be professional; it’s just for fun (akin to me spending time in the garage tinkering with my car in my spare time).

Some of the radio pros may not see much value in setting up a hobby radio station because they’ve had the opportunity to play in the big leagues. After you have a chance to spend some time around a real radio station, a small hobby setup naturally isn’t going to be as interesting. But with that being said, we’re talking about something fun that a hobbyist will get enjoyment out of. The worst thing that could possibly happen is that they develop a deeper interest in the art of radio and then want to do this professionally… Even then, I still attribute my time on the professional side to be the single best thing to ever happen to me. It helped a painfully shy 18 year old kid with an interest in radio (and virtually no knowledge whatsoever) become more confident and do things I never could have done without this experience. Now I have unlimited confidence, and can take on all sorts of challenges (because nothing was harder than being told that I need to fill in for a morning show by myself and somehow make it all come together work). Of course, I failed massively… perhaps even epically… But I kept trying and got better. That experience makes everything in my life seem easy now, and my problems minuscule. My current boss at my office job asked me to give a presentation to half of the company, and I was able to absolutely nail it. I attribute that success to the growing pains of radio and having to make it work.

What does any of this have to do with KIXI?

 

[cc333]

What does any of this have to do with KIXI?

Probably not much!

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[fordranger797]

What does any of this have to do with KIXI?

Well, not much, but the other 80% of replies also discuss other topics. I was just making the point that having a hobby can be a good thing. Doesn’t mean that it has to become an obsession, but it can provide a very positive outlet. If it’s a cheap hobby, why not. The worst thing that can happen is that he will learn from the experience.

 

[boombox4]

RE: part 15, hobby stations, etc. Not much different than someone setting up their own online radio station, something that was more popular before the digital royalties slammed such smaller operations. Same thing with LPFM -- or close to it.

What makes a hobby odd is always in the eye of the beholder.

Now, if you want to learn about a guy who was dedicated to the art of radio, but had few, if any listeners, read up on Cowboy Steve.

The Cowboy Steve Show

The blue-tail fly covered some remarkable stories, including the following piece that appeared in its last issue, Volume 11 published in 1971, and written by Guy Mendes. Cowboy Steve Taylor was a local celebrity to those who knew him,...

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Cowboy Steve

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[Kelly A]

RE: part 15, hobby stations, etc. Not much different than someone setting up their own online radio station, something that was more popular before the digital royalties slammed such smaller operations.

Wait, what?? Streaming can be potentially heard world-wide. Part 15 transmission a few feet.

Same thing with LPFM -- or close to it.

Apparently, you still aren't familiar with how streaming works.

Now, if you want to learn about a guy who was dedicated to the art of radio, but had few, if any listeners, read up on Cowboy Steve.

Isn't that the guy dressed in only his white underwear and a cowboy hat that used to frequent the streets of Manhattan?

 

[boombox4]

Wait, what?? Streaming can be potentially heard world-wide. Part 15 transmission a few feet.

Apparently, you still aren't familiar with how streaming works.

Isn't that the guy dressed in only his white underwear and a cowboy hat that used to frequent the streets of Manhattan?

I'm well aware of how it works. And also well aware of the motives. When streaming was royalty free, a lot of people wanted to have their own online radio station and play DJ. Now the royalty costs have tossed a bit of water on the fire.

Worldwide reach means little, sorry. Just because you have something online doesn't mean you'll get traffic. Ask any of the millions of content creators that maybe get 3-4 hits a week, if that, on their channels and websites. Worldwide reach also means worldwide competition. And potential worldwide reach doesn't mean you have worldwide visibility. And visibility is everything when it comes to online content.

As for Cowboy Steve, read the article.