That sounds thisclose to every other radio station I've worked at or walked through.
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Where are our old stations?
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Not defending the practice, Christopher, just stating the facts. Great radio stations are made by people, not equipment and physical facilities - a point that is obviously lost on most owners these days. You must admire the people who stick with it.
And you gotta figure Curtis must do something right; he seems to attract and keep those good people (at least the on-air ones).
Upgrading equipment is a fairly inexpensive process these days (compared to the 80s and 90s). Buildings are a whole different story, and you have to remember why the owner is in the business in the first place.
And you gotta figure Curtis must do something right; he seems to attract and keep those good people (at least the on-air ones).
Upgrading equipment is a fairly inexpensive process these days (compared to the 80s and 90s). Buildings are a whole different story, and you have to remember why the owner is in the business in the first place.
AHH, I get it. Xtalker is hoping to get back in radio and Curtis is as likely a candidate as anyone. You're right Mike. My appologies.
No Mike it made you happy to dismiss my perfectly valid point. Gotcha.
Chenn, save some dignity and respect a veteran radio guys OPINION. It's OK to have a different OPINION. Don't show your ignorance and get personal.. It's so.... Junior High....
Some of the best stations have very disappointing equipment and facilities. Listeners do not become attached to a station because of the building or studio, they like it because of the on-air presentation which can be done with crappy equipment. In fact, some of the worst sounding stations have the best equipment. One does not equal the other...
From a pure business perspective, companies only upgrade or replace equipment or facilities when either A) the current is completely unusable and unfixable or B) the company can profit from the expense (i.e. Scott studios, audiovault, prophet, etc.)
Does Curtis have the latest and greatest equipment?? Knowing what I know I would wager not... But here's the kicker... QDR was the top billing radio station IN THE STATE in 2006. I hardly think that had anything to do with the stained carpet or board.....
Oops, there's the bell, gotta get to Social Studies!
Some of the best stations have very disappointing equipment and facilities. Listeners do not become attached to a station because of the building or studio, they like it because of the on-air presentation which can be done with crappy equipment. In fact, some of the worst sounding stations have the best equipment. One does not equal the other...
From a pure business perspective, companies only upgrade or replace equipment or facilities when either A) the current is completely unusable and unfixable or B) the company can profit from the expense (i.e. Scott studios, audiovault, prophet, etc.)
Does Curtis have the latest and greatest equipment?? Knowing what I know I would wager not... But here's the kicker... QDR was the top billing radio station IN THE STATE in 2006. I hardly think that had anything to do with the stained carpet or board.....
Oops, there's the bell, gotta get to Social Studies!
What business is there where the owners keep the equipment ultra-modern and the building in pristine condition at all times?
Can any business afford to do that?
Can any business afford to do that?
I think it is a great thing for Curtis to do, however, their stations now serve markets other than Raleigh and Chapel Hill and they should be careful and not ignore other great institutions like Brenner Children's Hospital in Winston-Salem.
Its not just radio, but the fast food guys do it too .. go into Wendy's in Winston-Salem and find a Duke Children's Hospital donation bucket!
Its not just radio, but the fast food guys do it too .. go into Wendy's in Winston-Salem and find a Duke Children's Hospital donation bucket!
I too miss the AOR WQDR days...
As for the equipment...I was off the air for 22 years. Returned to do a Sunday night oldies show on a small AM station.
Maybe I'm too old fashioned, but I actually miss the turntables and cart machines...and a neat Rockwell board.
This computer stuff is not anything I care for, and I am finally used to the linear board. But cart machines and turntables always usually had a nice big remote start button or toggle...but now, when you want a commercial...lessee...look on this keyboard and punch F12...
The most primitive thing I can remember doing in the old days (1978-1984), was signing off the AM daytimer and manually turning on the tower lights by a light switch...
As for the equipment...I was off the air for 22 years. Returned to do a Sunday night oldies show on a small AM station.
Maybe I'm too old fashioned, but I actually miss the turntables and cart machines...and a neat Rockwell board.
This computer stuff is not anything I care for, and I am finally used to the linear board. But cart machines and turntables always usually had a nice big remote start button or toggle...but now, when you want a commercial...lessee...look on this keyboard and punch F12...
The most primitive thing I can remember doing in the old days (1978-1984), was signing off the AM daytimer and manually turning on the tower lights by a light switch...
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