[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" wrote: > > Heath Kit ruled. I miss their store on Rt. 35 in Ocean. > > http://www.heathkit-museum.com/ > And times changed. Get a cheap china made tv for less the cost of the parts to build it And - two 47 year olds sitting on the interne

[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Jack Pitzer
Heath Kit ruled. I miss their store on Rt. 35 in Ocean. http://www.heathkit-museum.com/ --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Mike Hemeon > wrote: > > > > DOn't interfere and don't swear and you should be fine. The more > power you operate

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread dfsavgny
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "radio881gal" wrote: >When I started > asking around, people said that companies use formulas that figure > in unsold housing units, which count against property values in a > community. We've got a lot of unsold housing stock. > Say it ain't so... It aint

[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Mike Hemeon wrote: > > DOn't interfere and don't swear and you should be fine. The more power you operate the more problems you have.  > > bring back the heathkit (build your own tv) and cb radios... Yahoo! Groups Link

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Mike Hemeon
They are all over the country. I know of three in Boston operating under the nose of the FCC. From: oakdorf To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 2:26:40 PM Subject: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock --- jack read this. Let ur pirate fanta

[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" wrote: > > I doubt Grock is savable. > Take a look at this: > > http://www.grockradio.com/ > Advertising dollars. Advertisers what proof their ads are working. Sometimes right or wrong, advertisers cut in bad times vs. continuing to advertise

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Mike Hemeon
The legal limit is 100 milliwatts a tenth of a watt. They usually send you a letter telling you to turn it off. You lose power in the transmission line too so 5 watts is really mor like 2.5 watta to the antenna. DOn't interfere and don't swear and you should be fine. The more power you operate t

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Mike Hemeon
There is supposed to be an LPFM window in the fall. From: lightgrw To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 2:57:20 PM Subject: Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock There's good software out there that'll create a pirate station for less than

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Mike Hemeon
I have a 400 watt FM transmitter I use as a loaner to non-comms. Way too much power though. From: lightgrw To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 2:58:58 PM Subject: Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock Oak, The idea of going pirate is ext

[AsburyPark] Free Show! Twisted Covers, this Sunday

2009-01-23 Thread lightgrw
Twisted Covers returns for its first show of 2009 this Sunday at the Twisted Tree Cafe on Cookman. Twisted Covers is a monthly show that features artists from the tri-state area covering a spotlighted artist and playing their original tunes as well. Admission is free and the show is open to a

[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Jack Pitzer
I doubt Grock is savable. Take a look at this: http://www.grockradio.com/ --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, lightgrw wrote: > > Oak, > > The idea of going pirate is extremely tempting for many of us with > internet radio stations. If I had just 5-10 watts, I could easily reach > 100,000 peo

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread lightgrw
Oak, The idea of going pirate is extremely tempting for many of us with internet radio stations. If I had just 5-10 watts, I could easily reach 100,000 people on the beach each summer. That's a bit more than my potential right now :) oakdorf wrote: > > --- jack read this. Let ur pirate fantas

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread lightgrw
There's good software out there that'll create a pirate station for less than $500. Simple hardware added to a computer with about a 10 watt reach. I'd love for them to open up a way for LPFM licenses rather than run the risk of going pirate... But it's tempting :) Mike Hemeon wrote: > > You c

[AsburyPark] Re: January 21 Council Meeting mp3s on Asbury Radio.com

2009-01-23 Thread Gabrielle Obre
no, I had no trouble, but it does open a pop up. I don't know if all blogger blogs do that, it may be in the settings. I'll play with mine and see what happens. The pop up may have been blocked by whatever Werner uses. I also have a google and blogger account which made it easy for me. Werner, yo

[AsburyPark] Re: Could the city benefit by adding a blog to it's website?

2009-01-23 Thread Gabrielle Obre
You're right Kevin..sorry. I was told they did and I just checked again. I would love to know which cities do. Again, a city that cared about civic participation would tape them. Maybe the Obama spirit of open government will trickle down. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Kevin Brown" wrote

[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Jack Pitzer
Thanks for the info. It's definitely thought provocking. What about if you sold local ad time? Would the FCC look at that as a felony if you didn't have a license? --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Mike Hemeon wrote: > > You could set up a 100 watt station and get the range of WYGG, further if

[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
--- jack read this. Let ur pirate fantasies take over... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KBFR_(pirate_radio) Didn't there used to be a pirate station that operated off the NJ coast - or did I see a movie? Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Mike Hemeon
Clear Channel used to make most of their money in the radio sector by supporting concerts and the talent that performed at them. At one point Payola was being looked at. Don't knwo what ever became of that.  From: oakdorf To: AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com Sent:

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Mike Hemeon
You could set up a 100 watt station and get the range of WYGG, further if you can get you antenna up higher. You can pick up a 10 or 20 watt transmitter for a few hundred dollars. All you need is a small mixer, a laptop, some DJ software and you are on the air. You can automate it so you never h

[AsburyPark] Re: Could the city benefit by adding a blog to it's website?

2009-01-23 Thread Kevin Brown
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Gabrielle Obre" wrote: > > Michael, > > My guess is Jack wasn't thinking of something like what is posted > here. This seems to have evolved into a community of all sorts of > discussion. Besides, there are plenty of free discussion sites that > wouldn't cost

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
well that's where an appraisal is only worth to the guy who wants to sell or to a banker trying to cover his/her ass. If someone says it "worth" 500,000, but you still have 50 to sell just in one building - and they haven't sold in a year or moreand are not likely to sell at that price in a

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread theshortsalepro
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "radio881gal" wrote: "Seem reasonable? Maureen" Banks are still making mortgage loans, but lending criteria has become more rigid, and appraised values are in decline. Since so many properties under contract are problematic and time consuming "short sale" t

[AsburyPark] Re: January 21 Council Meeting mp3s on Asbury Radio.com

2009-01-23 Thread radio881gal
I think the internet was kind of screwed up last night. Gabrielle - you had no trouble posting a comment to Asbury Radio, right? If you don't want to try again, Werner, I'll post your comment here as a new post on the site. You're welcome, Maureen --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "wernerapnj"

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread radio881gal
Thanks, ShortSale So taking that practice into current economic times when banks aren't lending to anyone, this BPO procedure that would be used when foreclosure seems likely might be applied to even homeowners who are up to date on their mortgages. Seem reasonable? Maureen --- In AsburyPark@ya

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread radio881gal
Thanks, Oak. To clarify, I'm not looking for a mortgage to buy a north beach condo. I was just dumbfounded by a really low ball drive by (thanks Jen) BPO from both Wells Fargo and Sovereign that quoted $272,000 - right down to the $2,000 they matched -- for my townhouse, when the last unit sold

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread radio881gal
North Beach was dealing through Amboy National Bank. Maureen --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jennifer" wrote: > > Hi Maureen, > > I heard of another report that you might know of, the BPO? Not sure > > I have the acronym right, but it means a broker's opinion. > > Heard of that one? I thin

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread radio881gal
I think the number of units initially "sold" in North Beach depends on the definition of the word, "sold". It appears that it was loosely applied in an effort to create a bigger buzz, or maybe it's industry practice. A unit is sold, according to the city, when a CO is issued. However, North Be

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
---> > > What a jolt of memories "The Deal Factor" > > > and I consider homes around me owned my non-jews as house for sale. Funny when you here people complaining about "those people" ruining the neighborhood. Then they wind up getting a hell of alot more for their house then the unkept t

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "theshortsalepro" wrote: > > > > What a jolt of memories "The Deal Factor" > > I had to argue last year with someone from Utah (It think) on a BPO on my refi - instead of going 4 miles west to head

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "theshortsalepro" wrote: > > What a jolt of memories "The Deal Factor" > I was through Brooklyn on Sat... A synagogue is gold to property value - IF it's the "right" one. AP needs a new one. It had one on Asbury Ave. Lazarus, Gilman, Conover etc. all go

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread theshortsalepro
What a jolt of memories "The Deal Factor" Twenty-five years ago I received my appraisal training from John D. Lazurus. That name won't mean too much to the younger folks... He spoke about waterfront properties, suitcases filled with cash...tax stamps and recording fees. === A BPO would mos

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread fredrmr
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "oakdorf" wrote: > > --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "theshortsalepro" wrote: > > > > A BPO, or Brokers Price Opinion, doesn't carry the weight of a > > certified appraisal, or the price tag... A BPO can be just as accurate > > as a full appraisal, or, ri

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread theshortsalepro
What a jolt of memories "The Deal Factor" Twenty-five years ago I received my appraisal training from John D. Lazurus. That name won't mean too much to the younger folks... He spoke about waterfront properties, suitcases filled with cash...tax stamps and recording fees. -

[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "Jack Pitzer" wrote: > > What about a smaller station, like a pirate one, that has a smaller power output and > broadcasts to a "micro market". > My other neighbor is in the record/music distriubtion business - just got laid off...

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "theshortsalepro" wrote: > > A BPO, or Brokers Price Opinion, doesn't carry the weight of a > certified appraisal, or the price tag... A BPO can be just as accurate > as a full appraisal, or, riddled with inaccuracies intentional or > otherwise. > And in

[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Jack Pitzer
What about a smaller station, like a pirate one, that has a smaller power output and broadcasts to a "micro market". --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, Mike Hemeon wrote: > > Since there are no more frequencies to be had, the only way to create such a > station would be to buy a radio statio

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread theshortsalepro
A BPO, or Brokers Price Opinion, doesn't carry the weight of a certified appraisal, or the price tag... A BPO can be just as accurate as a full appraisal, or, riddled with inaccuracies intentional or otherwise. There are cursory drive-by BPOs, or more involved, interior BPOs. Typically, w

[AsburyPark] Re: Impact of Unsold Condos on AP Appraisals

2009-01-23 Thread Jennifer
Hi Maureen, > I heard of another report that you might know of, the BPO? Not sure > I have the acronym right, but it means a broker's opinion. > Heard of that one? I think banks use it for ballpark figures, before > they decide whether the loan is going to go through and a full appraisal is justi

[AsburyPark] mickey rourke on nbc this am....

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
he's talking to matt about his golden globe for best actor in the wrestler... Matt: so you get to request a song - you still have clout Rourke: yea...you know we were in Asbury Park...we thought it would be cool if Springsteen did a song...se I sent him a note. The story about a comeback. Op

[AsburyPark] Re: Henderson

2009-01-23 Thread Gabrielle Obre
Thanks Maureen, I trust your take on it. --- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "radio881gal" wrote: > > Somehow I just don't think so. > Sue has always struck me as someone who likes to do a lot of things > for the community, because they need doing -- not because the click > is doing something.

[AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread oakdorf
-->>firings... well google tried to capture the entire advertising world by buying key ad agencies and automating the entire ad buying process across all media - radio, tv, print, net etc like Clear Channel tried to control all outlets. Google was trying to automate the ad buying proce

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Mike Hemeon
The smart college stations will pick up on the void left by GROCK. As for Sirius or XM I don't know what kind of future they have. I was never a that big on pay radio to begin with and their debt is enormous. The one part of satellite radio that isn't really apparent is the satellite and Sirius

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Mike Hemeon
A few guys went around buying up radio stations at inflated prices. The going rate for a radio station is usually a 5 to 7 times the  multiple of annual sales. Clear Channel and the others were paying more like 20 to 30 times this figure. They refused to let local advertisers purchase commercial

Re: [AsburyPark] Re: Save GRock

2009-01-23 Thread Mike Hemeon
Since there are no more frequencies to be had, the only way to create such a station would be to buy a radio station and change the format OR perhaps take your chances on a pirate station.  You might aproach the non-comm stations that are at the college and universities to program at least a few

[AsburyPark] Re: January 21 Council Meeting mp3s on Asbury Radio.com

2009-01-23 Thread wernerapnj
--- In AsburyPark@yahoogroups.com, "radio881gal" wrote: > > Speaking of hard questions, Werner, you asked a few last night. > And Reidy's nonresponse response prompts a comment from you. > > You can't let it hang like that. We've talked about it before. It's a > confusing mess that contempt of