Re: [Swprograms] BBC license fee could be means tested under Government charter renewal plans - Telegraph

res second half commentary on Saturday's and sometimes more than that on Sunday. Additionally BBC WS also still has FA Cup games and the Champions League Final. SF ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Profe

Re: [Swprograms] [Internetradio] [dxld] BBC World Service to reduce shortwave transmissions

Since the loss of shortwave and the advent of the iPad I do all of my BBCWS listening on the TuneIn radio app, which works very nicely. Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson <http://www.wts.edu/faculty/profiles/finlayson.html> Director of L

[Swprograms] BBC to axe further 73 World Se... (independent.co.uk)

You have to wonder if there's going to be anything left of BBCWS in a few years. BBC to axe further 73 World Service jobs as daily programming is slashed http://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/tv/news/bbc-to-axe-further-73-world-service-jobs-as-daily-programming-is-slashed-8216442.html S

[Swprograms] The BBC World Service: a world... (guardian.co.uk)

Another article on the BBCWS that is worth reading The BBC World Service: a world-class institution that must be preserved http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2012/jul/13/bbc-world-service-lunacy-tyranny --- Sent from Zite personalized magazine iPad app. Available for free in the App Store. w

Re: [Swprograms] [Internetradio] Echoes Of Bush House

a romantic, then so be it! SF -Original Message- From: jfigl...@nycap.rr.com [mailto:jfigl...@nycap.rr.com] Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 3:44 PM To: Shortwave programming discussion; Internet radio discussion Cc: Sandy Finlayson Subject: Re: [Internetradio] Echoes Of Bush House Just so

[Swprograms] Echoes Of Bush House

At the risk of being accused of furthering nostalgia, J I thought I would draw attention to this program… http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00vyz58 Sandy ___ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/l

[Swprograms] Another Look at the Last Bush House Broadcast

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pshEQ0CX17Y Interesting that this feed did use Lillibulero. SF ___ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swprograms To unsubscribe: Send an E-mail to swp

Re: [Swprograms] [Internetradio] This Bush House nostalgia is pathetic – we should really worry about the emaciated World Service – Telegraph Blogs

I agree with him that we should be very concerned for the future of the BBCWS, but i also think its good to remember, celebrate and feel nostalgic for the WS's past. I don't see any conflict between these two things. SF On Jul 12, 2012, at 8:42 PM, John Figliozzi wrote: > I'd like to be ab

Re: [Swprograms] Bush House: BBC World Service moves home

're in the UK or some video download programme that can defeat the geolock they have put on the clip. Mike -- *From:* Sandy Finlayson *To:* Shortwave programming discussion *Cc:* Mike Barraclough *Sent:* Thursday, 12 July 2012, 15:27 *Subject:* Re: [Swprogr

Re: [Swprograms] Bush House: BBC World Service moves home

e that can defeat the geolock they have put on the clip. Mike -- *From:* Sandy Finlayson *To:* Shortwave programming discussion *Cc:* Mike Barraclough *Sent:* Thursday, 12 July 2012, 15:27 *Subject:* Re: [Swprograms] Bush House: BBC World Service moves home

Re: [Swprograms] Bush House: BBC World Service moves home

heard (i.e. inside a reinforced concrete building). Failures of Internet streaming and shortwave can somewhat be circumvented but not always. RC On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 9:48 AM, Sandy Finlayson wrote: > > 2. As I was fighting to listen to this using the TuneIn radio app on > my iP

Re: [Swprograms] Bush House: BBC World Service moves home

moves home Perhaps...unless there had been a solar flare...or you were stuck somewhere that shortwave couldn't be heard (i.e. inside a reinforced concrete building). Failures of Internet streaming and shortwave can somewhat be circumvented but not always. RC On Thu, Jul 12, 2012 at 9:48

Re: [Swprograms] Bush House: BBC World Service moves home

programming discussion; sfinlay...@wts.edu *Subject:* Re: [Swprograms] Bush House: BBC World Service moves home Recording here: http://www2.zshare.ma/fbqo6x0i0trn Mike -- *From:* Sandy Finlayson *To:* Mike Barraclough ; Shortwave programmingdiscussion *Cc:* Internet

Re: [Swprograms] Bush House: BBC World Service moves home

Well I TRIED to listen to the last news broadcast of the news, but my Tunein Radio app stuttered twice so I didn't get a clean recording. If anyone got a clean recording I'd love a copy. Sandy On Jul 12, 2012, at 6:41 AM, Mike Barraclough wrote: > Slide along to 2 hours 46 > http://www.bbc.c

[Swprograms] BBC World Service News

Am I correct that the last BBCWS news bulletin from Bush House goes out at 7 AM eastern time on Thursday? Sandy ___ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.kotalampi.com/mailman/listinfo/swprograms To unsubscribe: Send an E

[Swprograms] Buy a bit of BBC radio history... (standard.co.uk)

I thought readers of this discussion might enjoy this. SF Buy a bit of BBC radio history… or an entire studio http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/buy-a-bit-of-bbc-radio-history-or-an-entire-studio-7935734.html --- Sent from Zite personalized magazine iPad app. Available for free in the App Store.

Re: [Swprograms] Another SW Radio closure, the iconic studios of....

Thanks for posting this link! I'm having trouble getting this link to work. http://www.bbc.co.uk/historyofthebbc/bush_house/bush_moments.shtml Is there anyone on this list that might be able post this for those of us outside the UK? Thanks Sandy -Original Message- From: swprograms-bou

Re: [Swprograms] [Internetradio] More on the CBC cuts

ing North America via shortwave. > > I know historically the only financial arrangements RCI could make > using the site were reciprocal / barter arrangements -- meaning they > couldn't simply rent transmitter time. > > RC > > > On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 2:15 PM, Sandy Fin

Re: [Swprograms] Cuts at the CBC

ld. So you make the feature program (e.g. "The Link") once each day and that's it... And if Sackville goes, so does the Northern Quebec SW service. RC On Wed, Apr 4, 2012 at 2:22 PM, Sandy Finlayson wrote: > It makes you wonder what RCI will still be doing.  If they are ce

Re: [Swprograms] Cuts at the CBC

It makes you wonder what RCI will still be doing. If they are ceasing news production, satellite and shortwave broadcasts there's not too much left to keep. SF -Original Message- From: swprograms-boun...@hard-core-dx.com [mailto:swprograms-boun...@hard-core-dx.com] On Behalf Of Richard C

[Swprograms] More on the CBC cuts

. Sorry to be the bringer of depressing news from my homeland. Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA *A university is just a g

[Swprograms] Cuts at the CBC

According to the live chat going on right now http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/story/2012/04/04/cbc-budget-cuts.html the CBC is shutting down shortwave transmissions. No details on timing as yet. Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of

Re: [Swprograms] Canadian election leaders' debate tonight CKZU-6160

Both the CBC and CTV are also streaming it online. CSPAN3 will also be showing it on TV and streaming it on their website. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westmin

Re: [Swprograms] [Internetradio] Fifty Years Of Human Spaceflight - BBC World Service examines The Yuri Gagarin Legacy

It is a nice addition I'm hoping they will make the Churchill one available as well SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philade

Re: [Swprograms] Stop the BBC World Service cuts website launched

This brings back memories of the website and other attempts that were made to stop the BBCWS Shortwave Cuts to North America and the Pacific back 2001. http://www.savebbc.org/ It will be interesting to see if this effort is any more successful than that one was. I wish it well and hope it d

Re: [Swprograms] World News Blog - Sigh of relief at the Department for International Development - cry of anguish at the Foreign Office.

I certainly hope you guys are right. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA -Original Message- From: swprograms-boun...@

Re: [Swprograms] World News Blog - Sigh of relief at the Department for International Development - cry of anguish at the Foreign Office.

What remains to be seen is how much of the BBC World Service will be left after the dust settles. It's hard to imagine that the BBC is going to want to spend a lot of money on the World Service. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Direct

Re: [Swprograms] BBC World Service cuts back drama, music and sport | Media | guardian.co.uk

other matter... SF ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA A little library, growing larger every year, is an honourable part of a man's history. It is a man's duty to have boo

[Swprograms] Sports World and BBC World Service

ports. Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA A little library, growing larger every year, is an honourable part of a man&

Re: [Swprograms] [Internetradio] Fwd: Week of July 31st: PeterGzowski Tribute

I suspect the schedule is different on Monday because it's a "civic holiday" in most of the country so they sometimes due special programming SF ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theol

Re: [Swprograms] [Internetradio] Fwd: Week of July 31st: PeterGzowski Tribute

I don't know if it's just a function of my age but I do "look back" on the radio of the 1980's and 90's as a golden age! :-) SF -------- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Th

Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: Week of July 31st: Peter Gzowski Tribute

Indeed there are Peter Gzowski fans here! Thanks for passing this on. There's also a new biography on PG due out in a couple of weeks. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bib

Re: [Swprograms] Vimeon: An interview with Margaret Howard

Thank you so much for posting this. Margaret Howard read my name out a few times on Letter Box over the years and so it's nice to see her and hear her! Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Th

Re: [Swprograms] [Internetradio] Sunday Times: BBC World Service could lose 18-25%of funding

Given our failure to save English Language Short Wave broadcasts. I'm not too hopeful that applying pressure will make that much difference, but it's worth a try. Sandy -Original Message- From: internetradio-boun...@hard-core-dx.com on behalf of Richard Cuff S

Re: [Swprograms] BBC Proms underway!

Another useful source of BBCIPlayer links is the "The Beebotron" http://www.beebotron.org/index.php?reload Note that the "High Quality" links don't work outside the UK but the standard Real Player ones do work. Sandy -Original Message- From: swprograms-boun...@hard-

Re: [Swprograms] [NASWA] PWBR publishing on hold

Inscrutable doesn't begin to describe it! The mind boggles SF -Original Message- From: swprograms-boun...@hard-core-dx.com on behalf of John Figliozzi Sent: Fri 7/17/2009 9:13 PM To: na...@yahoogroups.com; dxplo...@yahoogroups.com Cc: d

Re: [Swprograms] OT: Fwd: [dxld] BBC World News Reinstated on BBCAmerica (TV)

I just about fell out of my chair when this came in yesterday! I wish they hadn't moved the time period back by an hour but this is WAY better than nothing! Sandy -Original Message- From: swprograms-boun...@hard-core-dx.com on behalf of John Figliozzi Sent: W

[Swprograms] OT International News

I know this is off topic but it is distressing that BBC America has dropped their three hour morning block of BBC News. It isn't getting any easier to get international news via the conventional media in this country We are the poorer for it. Sandy

Re: [Swprograms] OT: Fwd: Majority (68%) Of Canad ians From Every Part Of Country Supports Governor Genera l’s Decision To Prorogue Parliament

As a political junkie and former Government Documents Librarian I love watching this stuff. I've been grateful for the in depth coverage that is available on the internet of what is going on! SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Direct

Re: [Swprograms] New XM Channel Lineup

Forgive my failed attempt at humor! :-) I was simply referring back to the language that BBCWS used when they decided we didn't need short wave any more. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Th

Re: [Swprograms] New XM Channel Lineup

No leaping here. To be honest I haven't jumped into satellite radio and any thoughts I have about investing will wait until this merger business settles down. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Pro

Re: [Swprograms] New XM Channel Lineup

Perhaps the BBC has decided we are no longer a target audience in any way shape or form:-( SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadel

[Swprograms] BBC News on PBS

Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' Sir Win

Re: [Swprograms] OT: Digital TV, OTA TV, Cable, and the BBC (there...satisfied?)

this is a reflection of a general lack of interest but it would be nice to think that we might get to the point where there were enough people who would be willing to pay for this kind of service. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of

Re: [Swprograms] BBC Newscast Shifts Lineup on U.S. Public TVStations

Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' Sir Winston Churchill -Original Mes

Re: [Swprograms] BBC Newscast Shifts Lineup on U.S. Public TV Stations

how other people see the world. I just wish we were living in a less insular culture. Sandy ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA

[Swprograms] BBC Newscast Shifts Lineup on U.S. Public TV Stations

ilable. Sandy -------- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library

Re: [Swprograms] RNW to end shortwave usage to North America as ofthe B-08 schedule change

. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kevin Anderson Sent: Friday, September 19, 2008 12:04 PM To: Shortwave programming discussion Subject: Re: [Swprograms] RNW to end shortwave usage to

[Swprograms] Campus FM Malta

For those interested in hearing BBC WS programming that is sometimes not streamed "due to rights restrictions" Check out Campus FM Malta. http://www.campusfm.um.edu.mt/ Sandy <>___ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core-dx.com http://montreal.k

Re: [Swprograms] Does the BBC World Service fail Britain?

Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' Sir Winston Churchill -Original Messag

[Swprograms] CBC Radio and TV during the Olympics

Has anyone heard or seen what the CBC will be doing with their webs streams during the Olympics? If memory serves almost all streams were down during the last Olympics. Thanks Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services

Re: [Swprograms] Does the BBC World Service fail Britain?

ill in the gap. However, I do miss the old BBCWS and have happy memories of listening to it. SF ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, P

Re: [Swprograms] BBC World in USA

nal rights, Congress and the FCC seem not inclined to address the situation at present. John Figliozzi On Jul 7, 2008, at 9:58 AM, Sandy Finlayson wrote: > I am a DirecTV subscriber and here in the Philadelphia area we > ac

Re: [Swprograms] BBC World in USA

available. Sandy ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Cuff Sent: Sunday, July 06, 2008 2:50 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Shortwave programming di

Re: [Swprograms] Slightly OT: Re: Grace Digital wifi radio $159 atBest Buy (USA)

Richard I would be very interested in hearing how you went about music sharing on your home network. If you don't think the whole group would be interested in this feel free to email me off list. Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Direct

Re: [Swprograms] BBC World Service North American Stream

Thanks for explanation Richard. I mostly used this stream on Saturday mornings for Sportsworld and I know there are other options I will just need to hunt for them. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man

[Swprograms] BBC World Service North American Stream

message saying 'this feed has not started'. Does anyone have information on what is happening with this feed? Many thanks Sandy ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliograp

Re: [Swprograms] BBC's "Just a Minute"

: [Swprograms] BBC's "Just a Minute" Yep. Each tended to run for a season or half a season. In more recent years it seemed the highlight was "Brain of Britain", with the other series revolving around its schedule. Richard On Jan 14, 2008 3:23 PM, Sandy Finlayson <[EMAIL P

Re: [Swprograms] BBC's "Just a Minute"

I bought my first short wave radio in 1976 and was delighted to discover My Word, My Music and Just A Minute on the WS. If memory serves they used to rotate these approximately four months at a time. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson

Re: [Swprograms] BBC's "Just a Minute"

I quite agree John. I'm delighted that there is so much good material available on the web. And grateful to the BBC for their willingness to make so much of it accessible. Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Ser

Re: [Swprograms] BBC's "Just a Minute"

ck on THAT issue! Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' Sir Winston Churchill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ri

Re: [Swprograms] BBC's "Just a Minute"

I don't think World Service has broadcast anything like this for some time. It seems to me things like Just a Minute and Quote Unquote disappeared from WS when they went to a more news and current affairs focus. Sandy Mr.

Re: [Swprograms] BBC World Service 75th Anniversary: "Memoryshare"project

oss of the entertainment mix on WS was a mistake in my view and there is no need for us to revisit here the abandonment of short wave! Sandy ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' S

Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: Be first to hear BBC World Service's new sound

Well said John. I think in its desire for relevance the BBC has lots its way. Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' Sir Winston Churchill -Original Message

Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: Be first to hear BBC World Service's new sound

id. Sandy ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' Sir Winston Churchill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Cuff Sent: Thursday, September 20, 2007 2:16 PM To: S

Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: Be first to hear BBC World Sevice's new sound

Well said Glen... and apologies for my misspelling of Lilliburlero! SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' Sir Winston Churchill -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

Re: [Swprograms] Fwd: Be first to hear BBC World Service's new sound

en to have access to a computer and broadband internet access'. Sandy ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' Sir Winston Churchill _ From: [EMAIL

Re: [Swprograms] The last edition of "Morningside" -- with PeterGzowski -- now available for download / podcast

Richard many thnks for pointing this out! There is also another Morningside offering on Trains on the same page! Sandy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Richard Cuff Sent: Fri 9/7/2007 8:35 PM To: Shortwave programming discussion

Re: [Swprograms] BBC World...on the radio?

f the other satellite or Cable providers. It's odd that the USA is one of the few places in the world where BBC World isn't broadly available. Sandy ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PRO

Re: [Swprograms] So what are people listening to nowadays? And how are you listening?

I would be interested in getting some details on the CCrane transmitter people have mentioned. I'm sure I could find it on line but I thought I would ask the experts! Sandy Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA -Original Me

Re: [Swprograms] Big Ben to fall silent for maintenance

ic. Sandy ---- Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bibliography Westminster Theological Seminary Philadelphia, PA 'Nothing makes a man more reverent than a library' Sir Winston Churchil

Re: [Swprograms] Big Ben to fall silent for maintenance

I have to admit my listening to WS is at an all time low for the last 30 years, but I don't think Big Ben has been used for a long time on WS. SF Mr. Sandy Finlayson Director of Library Services & Professor of Theological Bib

Re: [Swprograms] OT: FCC invites public comment on XM/Sirius merger

I'm with Richard as to my listening habits. I listen to 'the radio' when it wakes me up in the morning and in the car. At work and at home the rest of the time I'm listening to Internet Radio almost exclusively. Sandy --

Re: [Swprograms] OT: XM to recreate NBC Radio's D-Day Coverage

And for those on DirecTV this channel is available. SF -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 01, 2007 9:52 AM To: swprograms@hard-core-dx.com Subject: [Swprograms] OT: XM to recreate NBC Radio's D-Day Cove

Re: [Swprograms] Merger

I'm one listener that has thought long and hard about satellite radio and haven't yet made the leap. I would love to be able to listen to football from the BBC and CBC 1 at home or in my car with a high quality signal, but the subscription fee has stopped me. To be honest, with good quality sp

[Swprograms] XM and Sirius to merge?

redundant costs, but the FCC may resist a merger which would eliminate competition in the satellite radio market. Mr. Sandy Finlayson Philadelphia, PA ___ Swprograms mailing list Swprograms@hard-core