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	    [removed]   Volume 96 : Issue 2


Articles in this issue of [removed]:

	 sell or trade
	 new member intro
	 sherlock holmes
	 History of announcers/announcing
	 Cassette Dubbing Decks
	 Cassette taping/ What about Dolby?
	 double vs. single decks; headcleaning (responses)
	 Duffy's Tavern Christmas show
	 "JANUARY,  THE BIRTH OF RADIO!"

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Date: Mon, 1 Jan 1996 18:12:19 -0800
From: AndyBlatt@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: sell or trade
Message-ID: <960101181219_21466435@[removed]>

A couple of people contacted me regarding oldtime radio programs for sale or
[removed] gentleman was from Houston, Texas and my answering machine
deleted his message.  Normally I ask people who referred them and where, but
in this case it was only a message. 
I apologize.  You can contact me at the same [removed]

On another note:  one of the people I've heard from recently asked Carl Amari
when more Mysterious Traveler programs would be available.  He said he
couldn't say, but since he owned the rights, he would make any new ones
available as soon as he could.

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Date: Mon, 01 Jan 96 10:24:29 -0500
From: "Walter J. Kent" <wk06240@[removed]>
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: new member intro
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

Hello one and all, and a happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year
to you.
	In my other life I'm in my 48th year as a practicing dentist, 
live and work in Northern New Jersey, and long for the days of the red 
and blue networks. I was raised listening to Bobby Benson, Renfrew,
Jow Penner, Beetle and Bottle etc. I heard the reputedly longest
recorded laugh in the history of radio, following Jack Benny's famous
"Wellllllllll". I also heard Dizzy Dean talk about the fellow who
"slud" into third.  Lotsa nostalgia here.
	In our family we frequently try to recall minutiae from the 
radio days, and what prompted my entry here was a question from my
wife, who rarely forgets anything, good bad or indifferent.
She found herself recalling a ditty that went something like:(I'll
leave out the music) "Seein'by the papers,
		      Lookin' through the mail,
		      Makin' brief announcements,
		      Of the things we have for [removed]
	It was an intro to some comedian whose name she can't place.
She's already redjected Arthur Godfrey as too late. Thinks it was a 
comedian popular in the late 30's, who used it as a sort of theme.
Any clues?       Keep smilin'    Walt

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Date: Mon,  1 Jan 96 21:20:45 PST
From: gcoppen@[removed]
To: "@[removed]":otr@[removed]
Subject: sherlock holmes
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

     Can anyone out there tell me how many stories Sir Arthur Conan
Doyle wrote, that is how many episodes was there in regard to
Sherlock Holmes ??
     If I can stretch my luck would anyone know how many stories did
Rathbone and Bruce do and how many did Jeremy Brett do.
     I have tried for over 4 or 5 years to get an answer to these
questions to no avail. Every time I get a book or read an article
there is a different answer. So when in trouble ( as my Mom said ) go
to the experts.
     
Thank you, and I hope each and everyone has a super New Year and that
all keep contributing and making this one the best sites on the net.

                          George Coppen 

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Date: 	Mon, 01 Jan 1996 23:56:09 -0400 (EDT)
From: Dave Spiceland <spicelandrd@[removed]>
To: otr@[removed]
Cc: spicelandrd <spicelandrd@[removed]>
Subject: History of announcers/announcing
Message-id: <[removed]@[removed]>

	I'm putting together an Announcing class and would like to 
include a section on old announcers and the Announcing profession. I'd 
like to get your feel on names to include, your perspective on the field, 
etc. For instance, it appears that announcers were much more formal in 
the early days (early 20s). Announcers were expected to wear a tux since 
the formal wear would make for a more formal delivery. True? Was there a 
difference between the network announcers and local announcers?
	What about the growth of announcer related unions? Did they 
ultimately help or hurt.
	I'd also like to put together a brief biographical syopsis of
"voices you hear but never see." This would also include early television.
	I know I've cut a wide area here, but I've seen little on the 
subject addressed in announcing texts.
	Anybody have any WAV files or announcer clips they could share 
and I could make available to my students? I'd be happy to put them on my 
web page (under construction) if you'd like.
	Feel free to address me or post any response to this list if it 
has any universal interest.
	Thanks,

Dave Spiceland, [removed]
Appalachian State University
Boone, North Carolina
SpicelandRD@[removed]

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Date: Mon, 1 Jan 1996 21:02:54 -0800
From: Fred Urrutia <fred@[removed]>
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: Cassette Dubbing Decks
Message-Id: <[removed]@[removed]>

I've read the comments of others and learned a lot. Thanks for the
suggestions. I have three reel-to-reel machines purchased second-hand from
someone on this forum at great prices and they work great. I duplicate
cassettes at normal speed to maintain signal integrity, but I use a Kenwood
two-well cassette machine at high speed for one single purpose:  whenever
friends or co-workers who are not collectors asks me for some shows to
listen to I make him/her copies from my masters. That way I don't risk
damage by lending my originals out, yet can copy a number of shows quickly.
People seem to enjoy getting these as a gift rather than a loan and I always
tell them I made a high-speed dub and that the quality is not as good as
normal speed copies. For casual listeners, say older folks who havent heard
otr for years, these copies, although not collector quality, bring back
memories and are always enjoyed.

Anyway, that's the only time I use high-speed dubbing.

---
Fred Urrutia
fred@[removed]
Livermore, CA

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Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 01:45:48 -0500
From: ErikS74342@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Cassette taping/ What about Dolby?
Message-ID: <960102014547_82367410@[removed]>

Since the Digest is abuzz with talk of tape-duping issues, here's a question
I've had for awhile: Am I the only one who uses Dolby noise reduction?

I use Dolby B when making cassettes, figuring that Dolby B has been available
on darn near every cassette deck manufactured since 1980. Dolby C still seems
kinda exotic -- and you need a Dolby C deck in order to hear the playback
correctly.

But I notice that many other cassettes do not seem to be recorded with noise
reduction, certainly not the ones from the vendors with the slick catalogs.
Am I some kind of oddball? Is there some reason NOT to use Dolby noise
reduction?

By the way, I'm using a brand-new dubbing Sony deck that has given me
terrific results over the last three months. (Sony TC-WR565, about $200 at
Circuit City). It's a dual-motor model, with precise LED volume meters and
tape counters. It is one step below Sony's best dubbing deck, which offered
few additional features for an additional $70. I wouldn't recommend Sony's
entry-level models, which skimp on the details.

This deck automatically encodes tapes with Dolby HX pro -- and while I don't
know what exactly Dolby HX pro does, I've been using it. If I can trust the
owner's manual, I guess it's supposed to make the recordings clearer, it's
supposed to provide an audible improvement several generations down the line,
and you don't need a Dolby HX pro deck to hear the difference. [removed], I'm
gullible.

As for the discussion of single-versus-dual-well decks -- yes, there is a
bias in the stereo-connoisseur community toward single-well decks, but this
baby of mine ought to silence all you doubters out there (and yeah, my car is
way cooler than yours, too). I certainly can't tell the difference between
the original and the copy. The high-speed dubbing feature is a must for
making cassette copies -- who has that many extra hours to spare? This
particular deck comes with a pitch control that can be used to correct pitch
problems with master tapes -- a godsend when working with too-fast
reel-to-reel source copies. (Sony also offers the TC-WR465, without the pitch
control, for about $20 less. Believe me, it's worth the price.)

To reset volume levels and correct other deficiencies with master tapes --
yes, you need a second cassette deck and a graphic equalizer, and you need to
make a corrected master copy in real time. But you can't expect a cassette
deck to do everything -- and hey, you probably ought to have a second
cassette deck and a graphic equalizer anyway.

Erik Smith
Kennewick, Wash.

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Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 00:38:50 -0800
From: AndyBlatt@[removed]
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: double vs. single decks; headcleaning (responses)
Message-ID: <960102003839_21481257@[removed]>

A couple of comments/answers regarding some questions raised in this forum.
 Firstly, I replace cassette decks as they become less responsive, both
mechanically and eleectronically, so I prefer separate machines.    About 10
years ago I had a JVC machine that was in perfect shape except for severe and
premature head wear.  It was a shame to retire it, but it cost only
$100-$125.  I replaced it soon after with a SONY machine for the same amount.
 Double-well cassette decks are fine if you have some way to adjust the input
audio level (most are self-contained with automatic level control).  Also a
good thing to look for is in/out jacks.  You can always plug in another
machine to ensure a copy with decent levels.  Otherwise, stay away; a low
level will always be a low level.  I recently added a decent (but overpriced)
machine, a MARANTZ PMD-430.  It has three heads and pitch control, which I
found extremely necessary, since a lot of stuff I get on cassette these days
 seems to be off-pitch.  AIWA and JVC both make nice three-head machines, but
not many models are available with Pitch Control and three heads.  The JVC
and AIWA machines cost about 1/3 to 1/2 less than than the PMD-430.  Finally,
regarding head cleaning.  It wouldn't be a bad idea not to clean the heads at
all if all you have is isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol.  I would never, ever
recommend using it.  I've been told that it strips the heads of any
protective coating, leaves a residue and also can damage capstans/pinch
rollers because it doesn't dry as fastas commercial applications or denatured
alcohol.  Denatured alcohol is inexpensive and available in your local
pharmacy.  I have used freon on occasion (the same stuff in freezers and
fridges) but since it usually comes in a spray it's tougher to use than
liquids like denatured alcohol or the commercial-available cleaners.  Be
careful when using these; they require that you have adequate ventilation (if
you don't have adequate ventilation while using, you'll need adequate
ventilation afterwards).  With freon and some commercially-available
solutions, they are solvents, so try not touch any plastic areas (it will
discolor).  Pinch rollers need to be cleaned too, but try not to use too much
when cleaning the capstan.  Some of the solution may drip down the capstan
into the unit, possibly rinsing away some necessary lubricating oils.

Andy Blatt     andyblatt@[removed]
VINTAGE BROADCASTS       voice/fax:  1-800-418-1445  

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Date: Tue, 2 Jan 1996 06:16:28 +0000
From: "bob schleicher" <bschleicher@[removed]>
To: [removed]@[removed]
Subject: Duffy's Tavern Christmas show
Message-Id: <m0tX6ZR-000YGfC@[removed]>

Over the Christmas holidays, I had the opportunity to visit my family 
who have a satellite dish and of  course, I had it constantly tuned 
to YUSA. During the holidays I heard a very good  Duffy's Tavern 
Christmas program. It was very sentimental- didn't know Archie had it 
in him! Anyways, I looked through my OTR catalogs and couldn't find 
it for sale. Do you know where I could purchase a copy of this 
program? Thanks!

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Date: Tue, 2 Jan 96 14:04:15 -0500
From: Apgar_Ronald_F/CORPCOM@[removed]
To: otr@[removed]
Subject: "JANUARY,  THE BIRTH OF RADIO!"
Message-Id: <"6FA0CB94*Apgar_Ronald_F/CORPCOM//US/IBMX400/PPL"@MHS>

I came across this in a Pennsylvania Power & Light Company publication, 
"Radio pioneer and electron tube inventor, Lee Deforest, broadcast the 
world's first radio show to the public in New York City on January 13, 
1910.   He sent the voice of Enrico Caruso, along with other stars of 
the Metropolitan Opera.   Listeners with earphones marveled at wireless 
music from the air.  Though only a few were equipped to enjoy the 
program, it was the beginning of the era in which wireless radio 
communication became universal."

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