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This is Jerry Gaule

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Hello to all,

I am back(after being off)and in my prime again(I might do Gaule's Moldie Oldies)again but..I am back with a new radio service(SRN)Syncopated Radio Network-free and available to all..No Contract..

It is not much but I offer Nostalgia,Big Band,Swing,MOR,Non-Rock Hits and Music in General from 1898(yes 1898)to 1970,OTR from 1929-62,CBSRMT,Great Historical Files...but I own the station(AM 1700)Part-15 and I am part of The Omni Media Networks(non-profit)org again..through their stream stations..anyway..

It is just a start(mp3)feed for now,no WMA yet(TBA)..Here is a press release,and other Public Access Channels are interested, I make no money from it but I have fun..

"Are you living in the past?

If so, a new Vancouver-based radio station may be just the thing. AM 1700 delivers a variety of music from 1898 to 1970, including nostalgic, big band and swing music. It also hosts Old Times Radio (from 1929-62) and news, information and education for the visually impaired and disabled. It offers newspaper reading provided by the Oregon and American Councils for the Blind.

On AM 1700, you’ll also hear historical audio, such as presidential speeches, D-Day coverage, USO tours such as Bob Hope’s and more.

The station has about 12,000 Old Time Radio recordings available, originating from 45, 78, 33 and 16 RPM records, and even a few Edison wax and tin-foil recordings.

The low-power station operates in Vancouver’s Salmon Creek-Hazel Dell-Five corners area, For those outside the broadcast area, it can be heard on the Internet at

http://peace.str3am.com:6460/listen.pls MONO Feed

AM 1700 soon will be available as an audio background channel on FVTV-11 on Comcast and available to facilities such as nursing homes. FVTV Public Access Channel will provide AM 1700 audio to over 130,000 homes when no programming is running.

Self-supporting AM 1700 is part of the (503C) Omni Media Networks in Portland. It offers free airtime for non-commercial and non-profit organizations.

Station owner/manager Gerald Gaule operated a small station in Albany until recently moving to Vancouver. He has been in radio for 38 years. He is disabled and does it as a hobby. “I help non-profits build low power stations at no charge and I also do voice tracks for radio stations and commercials,” he says. He transferred his entire audio collection to computer in 2007 and adds more daily.

“I want to offer a unique, local service that is timely, relevant, historical and provides a public service,” he says. “And above all, to provide programming that people enjoy.”

e mail [email protected]

http://members.tripod.com/radio1430/gbr.html (Weblink)

or Scroll Down to Stream #7

http://www.omnimedianetworks.org/listen.htm

or go to:

http://www.shoutcast.com and Search for "AM 1700-FELIDA WASHINGTON"

Take Care all from Jerry please write anytime..
 
Welcome back, Jerry - I do recall running your oldies show for a short while... Hope all is well and the new broadcasting venture is a success!
 
OK, this doesn't look like much fun: http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-319568A1.html

I notice there was no reference to Section 15.219 so I am wondering whether that section was not applicable to this installation, or whether the agent chose to ignore it? This is very strange. Normally these notices reference both 15.209 and 15.219. Needless to say, the field strength permitted under 15.209 is so low as to be essentially unusable; in fact it is questionable whether it is even possible to measure a field strength of 14 uV/m accurately, given the amount of ambient noise present in an urban environment these days.
 
audioguy said:
I notice there was no reference to Section 15.219 so I am wondering whether that section was not applicable to this installation, or whether the agent chose to ignore it?

The agent in question has been known to be heavy handed and it has been speculated elsewhere that certain omissions (such as 15.219) are done intentionally, but not knowing this particular person I am going solely on hearsay. It does seem odd that 15.219 isn't cited in the referenced document.
 
Wow! 1.8 millivolts at 575 feet! Talk about pulling fly shit out of pepper. I'll bet if the resident agent spent more time enforcing licensed broadcasters in his area, the tax payers would be betters served.
 
Amen to that, druidhillsradio.
 
Same agent, same story: http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/FieldNotices/2003/DOC-319885A1.html

What is going on here? Does anybody know? Why are these installations not being evaluated against 15.219 instead of 15.209?

If this reflects a policy change, it is a matter of concern to all AM Part 15 stations, because 15.209 will not permit a usable signal even across your own living room.
 
Well he simply came by, I showed him the system(Signed it off)signed the papers,sent him a letter/affidavit(no fines)walked away,accepted it,did not fight it..too dammed old I guess for a fight..It was a Talking house II New..not grounded..had it on my second floor apartment,antenna vertical hung up to the ceiling that was it really,simple it sat on a box on the floor..he was nice..I voluntarily signed off in front of him...

Now I focus on SRN that is good for me..I meant no harm to anyone just having fun..or on purpose cause any problems or such...crap happened..Now on to SRN..if I may share..to all..

The Syncopated Radio Network from Vancouver Washington is a Free Audio Service broadcasting Old Time Radio(over 12,500)titles
from 1929-62,CBS Radio Mystery Theater(1974-82)all episodes,Music such as Nostalgia,Big Band,Jazz,Adult Standards,Non Rock Hits
from 1898-1970,V-Disc Recordings from 1943-49,33-78-45-16 RPM/Columbia-Edison Wax Recordings(Over 35,000)titles.

SRN also offers Historical Recordings such as FDR'S speech to Congress,D-Day Broadcasts and More. We offer programming such as News,Information,
Education for The Visually-Impaired,The Disabled and The Elderly.

A new addition just added to SRN is Old Time Radio(Holiday)Programs and Music ie; Christmas,New Years,Thanksgiving,etc.

SRN is available to Retirement Homes and related facilities as well all Public Access Channels(PEG). SRN offers programming from The ACB,NFB,International Association of Audio Information Services,Omni Media Network,Golden Hours Radio Reading Service,Oregon Commission for The Blind,Clark County-City of Vancouver Washington
Meetings and Governmental Broadcasts.

SRN is owned by Gerald Gaule(who is Disabled)and a veteran radio broadcaster. SRN is self-supportive and has no advertisers. SRN is part of The Omni Media Network
in Portland Oregon(non-profit). Gerald also acts as General Manager and Engineer.

97 Percent of SRN programming comes from Gaule's Collection. SRN re-broadcasts programming from OMNI such as OCFB Radio,Golden Hours Radio and The Classic Car Gold Radio Network. SRN is heard over(PEG)Channels such as Channel 13(Raymond Community Television- RCTV in Raymond NH)and we thank them!

http://www.raymondtv.org/

To get SRN..

http://peace.str3am.com:6460/listen.pls (Mp3)

http://www.omnimedianetworks.org/syncopated.asx (WMA)

http://members.tripod.com/radio1430/gbr.html (Weblink)

or Scroll Down to Stream #7

http://www.omnimedianetworks.org/listen.htm

http://tunein.com/radio/AM-1700-Omni-Radio-s185461/

or go to:

http://www.shoutcast.com and Search for "AM 1700-FELIDA WASHINGTON"

New Schedule as of 4/24/13

KEY= (O) O.C.F.B Radio Simulcast-Omni Media
(C) Classic Car Gold Simulcast-Omni Media
(B) Beyond Channel Simulcast-Omni Media
(S) Syncopated Radio Network
M-F 8:00 AM-2:00 PM (O.C.F.B Radio) Newspaper and Book Readings (O)
M-Th 2:00-4:00 PM Jerry Gaule Show(Music from 1950-70)Non Rock Hits,Adult Standards(Fridays)SRN Programming 2-6 PM..
M-Th 4:00 PM-6:00 PM SRN Radio-Nostalgia, Old Time Radio and More.
M-F 6:00 PM-7:00 PM OMNI News Hour (C)
FRIDAY 7:00-8:00 PM GAULE'S MOLDIES OLDIES LIVE*(S)
M-F 7:00 PM-8:00 AM SRN Radio-Nostalgia, Old Time Radio and More.* SEE NOTE..

SAT 10:00 AM-7:00 PM SRN Radio-Nostalgia, Old Time Radio and More.
SAT 7:00 PM-12:00 AM Music Machine(Omni).(C)

SUN 12:00 AM-6:00 AM SRN Radio-Nostalgia, Old Time Radio and More.
SUN 6:00 AM-9:05 PM Religious, Variety (misc) Programming (Omni) (B)
SUN 9:05 PM-10:00 PM Starr Talk Simulcast from KKNX AM 840 Radio.
SUN 10:00 PM-M 8:00 AM SRN Radio-Nostalgia, Old Time Radio and More.

https://www.facebook.com/pages/SRN/269275106539943


I am not blaming anyone in particular, but I feel that according to his quote "The Article in The Oregonian..raised a few eyebrows"..his quote in the visit, I showed the operation(spent a total)of 30 minutes in the visit that was it..shook hands and he split..I went on..I am sad..yes but I have feeling but cant prove it..I have two people in mind..but again crap happens..The syndicated Gaules Moldie Oldies is going very well..

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7-8 PM LIVE PACIFIC TIME(but will download asap to PodOMatic) 128k Mp3 Bitrate.


http://peace.str3am.com:6460/listen.pls (Mp3)

http://www.omnimedianetworks.org/syncopated.asx (WMA)

http://members.tripod.com/radio1430/gbr.html (Weblink)

or Scroll Down to Stream #7

http://www.omnimedianetworks.org/listen.htm

And Classic Car Gold Radio(Friday 7-8 PM Live/Simulcast)

http://peace.str3am.com:6470/listen.pls

or go to:

http://www.shoutcast.com and Search for "AM 1700-FELIDA WASHINGTON"

http://kivcradio.podomatic.com

http://kivcradio.podomatic.com/rss2.xml

TAKE CARE ALL..SORRY IF I WAS AN EMBARASSMENT OR A PAIN TO ALL,if any..I meant NO HARM..Gerald..
 
audioguy said:
What is going on here? Does anybody know? Why are these installations not being evaluated against 15.219 instead of 15.209?

It would appear this particular agent has a hair across his backside for anything Part 15 related. I view the fact that there was no evaluation against 15.219 a deliberate move on the agent's part. A Part 15 operator with both the resources and legal backing could challenge this and likely win, in my opinion

audioguy said:
If this reflects a policy change, it is a matter of concern to all AM Part 15 stations, because 15.209 will not permit a usable signal even across your own living room.

Until proven otherwise, I say probably not a policy change. There are plenty of Part 15 stations that still operate with local the blessing of local FCC agents. Hell, there are pirates here in Connecticut that have operated for years and the field agents have yet to shut down those running with hundreds of watts on FM.
 
Jerry,

Sorry that you had to deal with this mess. I know that there are licensed radio stations
breaking rules right and left and the FCC ignores it. I have visited four stations in the last year.
One was legal...three were not.

Two are silent but the FCC thinks they are operating. Three had no staff on site, just an empty
building totally unattended. This has gone on for years and is apparently okay. So I don't understand the harrassment some Part 15ers are facing.

It looks like maybe the spillover on 1710 was at the root of this action, but who knows.

SRN is a wonderful way of doing radio...just listened to the stream. That will probably reach more folks than Part 15 ever could.
 
I think it is time that the guys that are being harrassed for operating a certified transmitter in accordance with the user manual and FCC rules, file a formal complaint with the FCC about this particular agent's heavy handedness.
 
...it is questionable whether it is even possible to measure a field strength of 14 uV/m accurately, given the amount of ambient noise present in an urban environment these days.

True, for most locations outside a screen room. But the fields that were reported in the NOUOs linked earlier in this thread were 1800 µV/m and 6400 µV/m.

Those fields are quite strong -- well above the ambient r-f noise level even in most urban locations. It is unlikely that the FCC would not be able to measure them with sufficient accuracy.

Even if the e-m fields from these two stations were only 1/2 what the FCC states, those values would still be lot higher than allowed by 15.209.

The FCC lack of reference to 15.219 in these NOUOs is puzzling, though.
 
That was exactly my point, and the transmitter in question was merely a talking house plugged into the wall with the standard 3m antenna.

That agent better not try that at my station or I will be paying a visit to OET pronto.
 
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